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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.43, 1,916.19 and 799.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.43, 1,916.19 and 799.02 is: 1,102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.43 : 1,916.19 = 799.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.43/1,916.19 = 799.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.43x = 1,916.19 × 799.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.43x = 1,531,074.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,074.13/1,388.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.74

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