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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.15, 1,908.90 and 793.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.15, 1,908.90 and 793.68 is: 1,095.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.15 : 1,908.90 = 793.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.15/1,908.90 = 793.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.15x = 1,908.90 × 793.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.15x = 1,515,055.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,055.75/1,383.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.37

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