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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.45, 1,910.32 and 794.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.45, 1,910.32 and 794.87 is: 1,096.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.45 : 1,910.32 = 794.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.45/1,910.32 = 794.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.45x = 1,910.32 × 794.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.45x = 1,518,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,456.06/1,384.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.79

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