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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.89, 1,908.39 and 793.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.89, 1,908.39 and 793.42 is: 1,094.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.89 : 1,908.39 = 793.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.89/1,908.39 = 793.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.89x = 1,908.39 × 793.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.89x = 1,514,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,154.79/1,382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.92

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