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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.44, 1,913.28 and 797.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.44, 1,913.28 and 797.16 is: 1,100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.44 : 1,913.28 = 797.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.44/1,913.28 = 797.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.44x = 1,913.28 × 797.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.44x = 1,525,190.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,190.28/1,386.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.08

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