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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.34, 1,908.82 and 793.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.34, 1,908.82 and 793.78 is: 1,095.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.34 : 1,908.82 = 793.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.34/1,908.82 = 793.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.34x = 1,908.82 × 793.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.34x = 1,515,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,183.14/1,383.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.31

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