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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.74, 1,909.74 and 794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.74, 1,909.74 and 794.28 is: 1,096.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.74 : 1,909.74 = 794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.74/1,909.74 = 794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.74x = 1,909.74 × 794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.74x = 1,516,868.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,868.29/1,383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.21

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