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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.82, 1,909.47 and 794.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.82, 1,909.47 and 794.26 is: 1,095.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.82 : 1,909.47 = 794.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.82/1,909.47 = 794.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.82x = 1,909.47 × 794.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.82x = 1,516,615.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,615.64/1,383.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.96

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