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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.81, 1,909.89 and 794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.81, 1,909.89 and 794.40 is: 1,096.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.81 : 1,909.89 = 794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.81/1,909.89 = 794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.81x = 1,909.89 × 794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.81x = 1,517,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,216.62/1,383.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.41

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