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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.26, 1,915.81 and 798.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.26, 1,915.81 and 798.82 is: 1,102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.26 : 1,915.81 = 798.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.26/1,915.81 = 798.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.26x = 1,915.81 × 798.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.26x = 1,530,387.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,387.34/1,388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.38

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