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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.69, 1,908.09 and 793.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.69, 1,908.09 and 793.19 is: 1,094.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.69 : 1,908.09 = 793.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.69/1,908.09 = 793.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.69x = 1,908.09 × 793.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.69x = 1,513,477.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,477.91/1,382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.59

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