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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.70, 1,908.16 and 793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.70, 1,908.16 and 793.20 is: 1,094.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.70 : 1,908.16 = 793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.70/1,908.16 = 793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.70x = 1,908.16 × 793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.70x = 1,513,552.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,552.51/1,382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.64

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