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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.21, 1,910.43 and 794.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.21, 1,910.43 and 794.63 is: 1,096.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.21 : 1,910.43 = 794.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.21/1,910.43 = 794.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.21x = 1,910.43 × 794.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.21x = 1,518,084.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,084.99/1,384.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.72

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