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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.06, 1,914.08 and 797.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.06, 1,914.08 and 797.58 is: 1,100.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.06 : 1,914.08 = 797.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.06/1,914.08 = 797.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.06x = 1,914.08 × 797.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.06x = 1,526,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,632.42/1,387.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.63

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