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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.16, 1,908.78 and 793.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.16, 1,908.78 and 793.72 is: 1,095.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.16 : 1,908.78 = 793.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.16/1,908.78 = 793.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.16x = 1,908.78 × 793.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.16x = 1,515,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,036.86/1,383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.34

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