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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.50, 1,916.15 and 799.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.50, 1,916.15 and 799.07 is: 1,102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.50 : 1,916.15 = 799.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.50/1,916.15 = 799.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.50x = 1,916.15 × 799.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.50x = 1,531,124.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,124.40/1,388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.72

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