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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.69, 1,913.99 and 797.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.69, 1,913.99 and 797.28 is: 1,100.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.69 : 1,913.99 = 797.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.69/1,913.99 = 797.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.69x = 1,913.99 × 797.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.69x = 1,525,981.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,981.96/1,386.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.45

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