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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.30, 1,916.26 and 799.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.30, 1,916.26 and 799.25 is: 1,103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.30 : 1,916.26 = 799.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.30/1,916.26 = 799.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.30x = 1,916.26 × 799.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.30x = 1,531,559.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,559.23/1,388.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.19

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