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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.52, 1,909.30 and 794.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.52, 1,909.30 and 794.17 is: 1,095.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.52 : 1,909.30 = 794.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.52/1,909.30 = 794.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.52x = 1,909.30 × 794.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.52x = 1,516,308.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,308.78/1,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.98

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