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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.31, 1,913.28 and 796.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.31, 1,913.28 and 796.83 is: 1,099.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.31 : 1,913.28 = 796.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.31/1,913.28 = 796.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.31x = 1,913.28 × 796.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.31x = 1,524,558.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,558.90/1,386.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.73

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