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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.14, 1,913.85 and 797.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.14, 1,913.85 and 797.46 is: 1,100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.14 : 1,913.85 = 797.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.14/1,913.85 = 797.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.14x = 1,913.85 × 797.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.14x = 1,526,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,218.82/1,387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.26

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