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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.49, 1,907.79 and 793.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.49, 1,907.79 and 793.01 is: 1,094.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.49 : 1,907.79 = 793.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.49/1,907.79 = 793.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.49x = 1,907.79 × 793.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.49x = 1,512,887.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,887.01/1,382.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.32

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