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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.34, 1,907.58 and 792.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.34, 1,907.58 and 792.48 is: 1,093.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.34 : 1,907.58 = 792.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.34/1,907.58 = 792.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.34x = 1,907.58 × 792.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.34x = 1,511,719.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,719.00/1,382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.59

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