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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.95, 1,913.97 and 797.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.95, 1,913.97 and 797.67 is: 1,100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.95 : 1,913.97 = 797.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.95/1,913.97 = 797.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.95x = 1,913.97 × 797.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.95x = 1,526,716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,716.45/1,386.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.78

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