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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.19, 1,915.63 and 798.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.19, 1,915.63 and 798.69 is: 1,102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.19 : 1,915.63 = 798.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.19/1,915.63 = 798.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.19x = 1,915.63 × 798.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.19x = 1,529,994.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,994.52/1,388.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.15

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