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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.58, 1,907.91 and 793.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.58, 1,907.91 and 793.22 is: 1,094.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.58 : 1,907.91 = 793.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.58/1,907.91 = 793.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.58x = 1,907.91 × 793.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.58x = 1,513,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,382.83/1,382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.61

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