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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.13, 1,915.61 and 798.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.13, 1,915.61 and 798.65 is: 1,102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.13 : 1,915.61 = 798.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.13/1,915.61 = 798.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.13x = 1,915.61 × 798.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.13x = 1,529,901.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,901.93/1,388.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.13

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