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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.90, 1,909.78 and 794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.90, 1,909.78 and 794.40 is: 1,096.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.90 : 1,909.78 = 794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.90/1,909.78 = 794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.90x = 1,909.78 × 794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.90x = 1,517,129.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,129.23/1,383.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.27

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