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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.28, 1,916.15 and 799.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.28, 1,916.15 and 799.15 is: 1,103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.28 : 1,916.15 = 799.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.28/1,916.15 = 799.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.28x = 1,916.15 × 799.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.28x = 1,531,291.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,291.27/1,388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.01

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