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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.03, 1,915.52 and 798.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.03, 1,915.52 and 798.62 is: 1,102.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.03 : 1,915.52 = 798.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.03/1,915.52 = 798.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.03x = 1,915.52 × 798.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.03x = 1,529,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,759.01/1,388.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.11

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