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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.99, 1,908.53 and 793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.99, 1,908.53 and 793.52 is: 1,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.99 : 1,908.53 = 793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.99/1,908.53 = 793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.99x = 1,908.53 × 793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.99x = 1,514,456.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,456.73/1,382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.06

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