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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.62, 1,913.56 and 797.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.62, 1,913.56 and 797.22 is: 1,100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.62 : 1,913.56 = 797.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.62/1,913.56 = 797.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.62x = 1,913.56 × 797.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.62x = 1,525,528.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,528.30/1,386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.18

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