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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.06, 1,915.58 and 798.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.06, 1,915.58 and 798.60 is: 1,102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.06 : 1,915.58 = 798.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.06/1,915.58 = 798.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.06x = 1,915.58 × 798.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.06x = 1,529,772.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,772.61/1,388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.09

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