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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.67, 1,909.84 and 794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.67, 1,909.84 and 794.60 is: 1,096.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.67 : 1,909.84 = 794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.67/1,909.84 = 794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.67x = 1,909.84 × 794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.67x = 1,517,558.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,558.86/1,383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.76

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