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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.66, 1,907.40 and 793.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.66, 1,907.40 and 793.04 is: 1,094.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.66 : 1,907.40 = 793.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.66/1,907.40 = 793.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.66x = 1,907.40 × 793.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.66x = 1,512,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,644.50/1,382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.01

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