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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.34, 1,914.71 and 797.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.34, 1,914.71 and 797.76 is: 1,101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.34 : 1,914.71 = 797.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.34/1,914.71 = 797.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.34x = 1,914.71 × 797.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.34x = 1,527,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,475.06/1,387.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.01

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