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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.83, 1,908.35 and 793.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.83, 1,908.35 and 793.48 is: 1,095.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.83 : 1,908.35 = 793.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.83/1,908.35 = 793.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.83x = 1,908.35 × 793.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.83x = 1,514,237.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,237.56/1,382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.03

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