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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.93, 1,913.82 and 797.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.93, 1,913.82 and 797.34 is: 1,100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.93 : 1,913.82 = 797.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.93/1,913.82 = 797.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.93x = 1,913.82 × 797.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.93x = 1,525,965.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,965.24/1,386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.25

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