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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.42, 1,908.02 and 793.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.42, 1,908.02 and 793.36 is: 1,095.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.42 : 1,908.02 = 793.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.42/1,908.02 = 793.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.42x = 1,908.02 × 793.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.42x = 1,513,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,746.75/1,382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.00

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