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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.64, 1,913.45 and 797.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.64, 1,913.45 and 797.10 is: 1,099.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.64 : 1,913.45 = 797.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.64/1,913.45 = 797.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.64x = 1,913.45 × 797.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.64x = 1,525,211.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,211.00/1,386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.93

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