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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.54, 1,913.27 and 797.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.54, 1,913.27 and 797.26 is: 1,100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.54 : 1,913.27 = 797.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.54/1,913.27 = 797.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.54x = 1,913.27 × 797.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.54x = 1,525,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,373.64/1,386.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.13

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