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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.74, 1,908.90 and 793.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.74, 1,908.90 and 793.94 is: 1,095.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.74 : 1,908.90 = 793.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.74/1,908.90 = 793.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.74x = 1,908.90 × 793.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.74x = 1,515,542.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,542.52/1,383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.25

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