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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.49, 1,913.41 and 797.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.49, 1,913.41 and 797.08 is: 1,100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.49 : 1,913.41 = 797.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.49/1,913.41 = 797.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.49x = 1,913.41 × 797.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.49x = 1,525,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,140.84/1,386.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.00

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