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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.56, 1,908.16 and 793.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.56, 1,908.16 and 793.12 is: 1,094.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.56 : 1,908.16 = 793.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.56/1,908.16 = 793.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.56x = 1,908.16 × 793.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.56x = 1,513,399.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,399.86/1,382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.64

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