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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.67, 1,907.82 and 793.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.67, 1,907.82 and 793.08 is: 1,094.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.67 : 1,907.82 = 793.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.67/1,907.82 = 793.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.67x = 1,907.82 × 793.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.67x = 1,513,053.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,053.89/1,382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.30

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