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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.03, 1,907.18 and 792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.03, 1,907.18 and 792.56 is: 1,093.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.03 : 1,907.18 = 792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.03/1,907.18 = 792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.03x = 1,907.18 × 792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.03x = 1,511,541.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,541.08/1,382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.71

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