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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.63, 1,913.33 and 797.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.63, 1,913.33 and 797.05 is: 1,099.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.63 : 1,913.33 = 797.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.63/1,913.33 = 797.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.63x = 1,913.33 × 797.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.63x = 1,525,012.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,012.90/1,386.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.80

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