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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.86, 1,913.91 and 797.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.86, 1,913.91 and 797.45 is: 1,100.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.86 : 1,913.91 = 797.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.86/1,913.91 = 797.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.86x = 1,913.91 × 797.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.86x = 1,526,247.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,247.53/1,386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.51

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