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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.84, 1,913.94 and 797.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.84, 1,913.94 and 797.56 is: 1,100.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.84 : 1,913.94 = 797.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.84/1,913.94 = 797.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.84x = 1,913.94 × 797.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.84x = 1,526,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,481.99/1,386.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.69

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