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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.92, 1,916.66 and 799.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.92, 1,916.66 and 799.54 is: 1,103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.92 : 1,916.66 = 799.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.92/1,916.66 = 799.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.92x = 1,916.66 × 799.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.92x = 1,532,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,446.34/1,388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.34

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