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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.34, 1,907.71 and 792.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.34, 1,907.71 and 792.96 is: 1,094.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.34 : 1,907.71 = 792.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.34/1,907.71 = 792.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.34x = 1,907.71 × 792.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.34x = 1,512,737.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,737.72/1,382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.34

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