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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.30, 1,915.91 and 798.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.30, 1,915.91 and 798.83 is: 1,102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.30 : 1,915.91 = 798.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.30/1,915.91 = 798.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.30x = 1,915.91 × 798.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.30x = 1,530,486.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,486.39/1,388.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.42

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