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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.07, 1,915.61 and 798.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.07, 1,915.61 and 798.71 is: 1,102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.07 : 1,915.61 = 798.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.07/1,915.61 = 798.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.07x = 1,915.61 × 798.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.07x = 1,530,003.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,003.29/1,388.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.25

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