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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.60, 1,913.40 and 797.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.60, 1,913.40 and 797.01 is: 1,099.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.60 : 1,913.40 = 797.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.60/1,913.40 = 797.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.60x = 1,913.40 × 797.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.60x = 1,524,998.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,998.93/1,386.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.81

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