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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.80, 1,914.11 and 797.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.80, 1,914.11 and 797.68 is: 1,100.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.80 : 1,914.11 = 797.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.80/1,914.11 = 797.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.80x = 1,914.11 × 797.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.80x = 1,526,833.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,833.71/1,386.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.98

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