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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.75, 1,913.73 and 797.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.75, 1,913.73 and 797.25 is: 1,100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.75 : 1,913.73 = 797.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.75/1,913.73 = 797.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.75x = 1,913.73 × 797.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.75x = 1,525,721.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,721.24/1,386.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.21

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