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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.95, 1,916.66 and 799.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.95, 1,916.66 and 799.67 is: 1,103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.95 : 1,916.66 = 799.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.95/1,916.66 = 799.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.95x = 1,916.66 × 799.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.95x = 1,532,702.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,702.29/1,388.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.50

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