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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.58, 1,908 and 792.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.58, 1,908 and 792.99 is: 1,094.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.58 : 1,908 = 792.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.58/1,908 = 792.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.58x = 1,908 × 792.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.58x = 1,513,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,024.92/1,382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.35

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