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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.77, 1,909.55 and 794.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.77, 1,909.55 and 794.29 is: 1,096.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.77 : 1,909.55 = 794.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.77/1,909.55 = 794.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.77x = 1,909.55 × 794.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.77x = 1,516,736.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,736.47/1,383.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.09

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