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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.13, 1,914.46 and 797.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.13, 1,914.46 and 797.55 is: 1,100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.13 : 1,914.46 = 797.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.13/1,914.46 = 797.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.13x = 1,914.46 × 797.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.13x = 1,526,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,870.64/1,387.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.74

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