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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.23, 1,907.26 and 792.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.23, 1,907.26 and 792.65 is: 1,093.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.23 : 1,907.26 = 792.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.23/1,907.26 = 792.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.23x = 1,907.26 × 792.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.23x = 1,511,789.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,789.64/1,382.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.73

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