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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.76, 1,384.42 and 793.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.76, 1,384.42 and 793.78 is: 1,095.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.76 : 1,384.42 = 793.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.76/1,384.42 = 793.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.76x = 1,384.42 × 793.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.76x = 1,098,924.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,924.91/1,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.90

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