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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.79, 1,908.53 and 793.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.79, 1,908.53 and 793.72 is: 1,095.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.79 : 1,908.53 = 793.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.79/1,908.53 = 793.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.79x = 1,908.53 × 793.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.79x = 1,514,838.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,838.43/1,382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.49

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