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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.49, 1,916.18 and 799.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.49, 1,916.18 and 799.11 is: 1,102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.49 : 1,916.18 = 799.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.49/1,916.18 = 799.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.49x = 1,916.18 × 799.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.49x = 1,531,238.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,238.60/1,388.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.81

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