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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.79, 1,908.21 and 793.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.79, 1,908.21 and 793.29 is: 1,094.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.79 : 1,908.21 = 793.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.79/1,908.21 = 793.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.79x = 1,908.21 × 793.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.79x = 1,513,763.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,763.91/1,382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.72

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