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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.26, 1,907.63 and 792.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.26, 1,907.63 and 792.82 is: 1,094.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.26 : 1,907.63 = 792.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.26/1,907.63 = 792.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.26x = 1,907.63 × 792.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.26x = 1,512,407.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,407.22/1,382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.16

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