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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.20, 1,907.42 and 792.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.20, 1,907.42 and 792.72 is: 1,093.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.20 : 1,907.42 = 792.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.20/1,907.42 = 792.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.20x = 1,907.42 × 792.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.20x = 1,512,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,046.02/1,382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.94

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