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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.52, 1,907.96 and 793.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.52, 1,907.96 and 793.04 is: 1,094.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.52 : 1,907.96 = 793.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.52/1,907.96 = 793.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.52x = 1,907.96 × 793.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.52x = 1,513,088.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,088.60/1,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.44

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