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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.34, 1,907.10 and 792.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.34, 1,907.10 and 792.66 is: 1,093.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.34 : 1,907.10 = 792.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.34/1,907.10 = 792.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.34x = 1,907.10 × 792.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.34x = 1,511,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,681.89/1,382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.57

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