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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.52, 1,909.10 and 794.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.52, 1,909.10 and 794.02 is: 1,095.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.52 : 1,909.10 = 794.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.52/1,909.10 = 794.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.52x = 1,909.10 × 794.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.52x = 1,515,863.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,863.58/1,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.66

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