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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.66, 1,916.33 and 799.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.66, 1,916.33 and 799.30 is: 1,103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.66 : 1,916.33 = 799.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.66/1,916.33 = 799.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.66x = 1,916.33 × 799.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.66x = 1,531,719.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,719.78/1,388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.02

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