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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.92, 1,909.98 and 794.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.92, 1,909.98 and 794.54 is: 1,096.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.92 : 1,909.98 = 794.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.92/1,909.98 = 794.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.92x = 1,909.98 × 794.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.92x = 1,517,555.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,555.51/1,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.56

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