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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.41, 1,909.22 and 794.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.41, 1,909.22 and 794.13 is: 1,095.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.41 : 1,909.22 = 794.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.41/1,909.22 = 794.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.41x = 1,909.22 × 794.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.41x = 1,516,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,168.88/1,383.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.96

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