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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.99, 1,914.03 and 797.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.99, 1,914.03 and 797.58 is: 1,100.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.99 : 1,914.03 = 797.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.99/1,914.03 = 797.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.99x = 1,914.03 × 797.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.99x = 1,526,592.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,592.05/1,386.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.65

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