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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.81, 1,909.08 and 794.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.81, 1,909.08 and 794.01 is: 1,095.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.81 : 1,909.08 = 794.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.81/1,909.08 = 794.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.81x = 1,909.08 × 794.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.81x = 1,515,828.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,828.61/1,383.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.40

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