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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.16, 1,906.92 and 792.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.16, 1,906.92 and 792.27 is: 1,093.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.16 : 1,906.92 = 792.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.16/1,906.92 = 792.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.16x = 1,906.92 × 792.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.16x = 1,510,795.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,795.51/1,382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.07

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