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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.46, 1,913.31 and 796.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.46, 1,913.31 and 796.99 is: 1,099.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.46 : 1,913.31 = 796.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.46/1,913.31 = 796.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.46x = 1,913.31 × 796.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.46x = 1,524,888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,888.94/1,386.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.84

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