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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.35, 1,907.31 and 792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.35, 1,907.31 and 792.76 is: 1,093.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.35 : 1,907.31 = 792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.35/1,907.31 = 792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.35x = 1,907.31 × 792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.35x = 1,512,039.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,039.08/1,382.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.82

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