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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.64, 1,916.36 and 799.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.64, 1,916.36 and 799.28 is: 1,103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.64 : 1,916.36 = 799.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.64/1,916.36 = 799.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.64x = 1,916.36 × 799.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.64x = 1,531,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,708.22/1,388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.03

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