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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.39, 1,914.55 and 797.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.39, 1,914.55 and 797.91 is: 1,101.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.39 : 1,914.55 = 797.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.39/1,914.55 = 797.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.39x = 1,914.55 × 797.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.39x = 1,527,638.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,638.59/1,387.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.09

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