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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.17, 1,914.13 and 797.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.17, 1,914.13 and 797.89 is: 1,101.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.17 : 1,914.13 = 797.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.17/1,914.13 = 797.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.17x = 1,914.13 × 797.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.17x = 1,527,263.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,263.19/1,387.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.00

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