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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.64, 1,909.38 and 794.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.64, 1,909.38 and 794.19 is: 1,095.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.64 : 1,909.38 = 794.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.64/1,909.38 = 794.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.64x = 1,909.38 × 794.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.64x = 1,516,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,410.50/1,383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.96

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