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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.64, 1,909.38 and 794.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.64, 1,909.38 and 794.17 is: 1,095.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.64 : 1,909.38 = 794.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.64/1,909.38 = 794.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.64x = 1,909.38 × 794.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.64x = 1,516,372.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,372.31/1,383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.93

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