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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.82, 1,908.14 and 793.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.82, 1,908.14 and 793.55 is: 1,095.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.82 : 1,908.14 = 793.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.82/1,908.14 = 793.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.82x = 1,908.14 × 793.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.82x = 1,514,190.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,190.99/1,382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.00

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