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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.42, 1,910.34 and 794.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.42, 1,910.34 and 794.92 is: 1,096.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.42 : 1,910.34 = 794.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.42/1,910.34 = 794.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.42x = 1,910.34 × 794.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.42x = 1,518,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,567.47/1,384.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.90

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