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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.99, 1,913.92 and 797.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.99, 1,913.92 and 797.41 is: 1,100.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.99 : 1,913.92 = 797.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.99/1,913.92 = 797.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.99x = 1,913.92 × 797.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.99x = 1,526,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,178.95/1,386.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.35

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