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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.38, 1,910.70 and 794.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.38, 1,910.70 and 794.97 is: 1,097.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.38 : 1,910.70 = 794.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.38/1,910.70 = 794.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.38x = 1,910.70 × 794.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.38x = 1,518,949.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,949.18/1,384.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.21

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