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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.08, 1,906.89 and 792.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.08, 1,906.89 and 792.58 is: 1,093.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.08 : 1,906.89 = 792.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.08/1,906.89 = 792.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.08x = 1,906.89 × 792.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.08x = 1,511,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,362.88/1,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.54

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