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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.59, 1,909.43 and 794.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.59, 1,909.43 and 794.31 is: 1,096.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.59 : 1,909.43 = 794.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.59/1,909.43 = 794.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.59x = 1,909.43 × 794.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.59x = 1,516,679.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,679.34/1,383.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.19

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