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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.09, 1,907.26 and 792.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.09, 1,907.26 and 792.59 is: 1,093.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.09 : 1,907.26 = 792.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.09/1,907.26 = 792.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.09x = 1,907.26 × 792.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.09x = 1,511,663.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,663.69/1,382.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.76

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