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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.65, 1,913.58 and 797.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.65, 1,913.58 and 797.30 is: 1,100.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.65 : 1,913.58 = 797.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.65/1,913.58 = 797.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.65x = 1,913.58 × 797.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.65x = 1,525,697.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,697.33/1,386.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.28

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