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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.36, 1,909.08 and 794.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.36, 1,909.08 and 794.09 is: 1,095.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.36 : 1,909.08 = 794.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.36/1,909.08 = 794.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.36x = 1,909.08 × 794.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.36x = 1,515,971.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,971.79/1,383.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.86

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