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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.38, 1,914.59 and 797.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.38, 1,914.59 and 797.95 is: 1,101.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.38 : 1,914.59 = 797.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.38/1,914.59 = 797.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.38x = 1,914.59 × 797.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.38x = 1,527,747.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,747.09/1,387.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.17

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