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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.57, 1,910.28 and 794.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.57, 1,910.28 and 794.89 is: 1,096.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.57 : 1,910.28 = 794.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.57/1,910.28 = 794.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.57x = 1,910.28 × 794.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.57x = 1,518,462.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,462.47/1,384.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.70

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