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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.74, 1,911.14 and 795.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.74, 1,911.14 and 795.27 is: 1,097.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.74 : 1,911.14 = 795.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.74/1,911.14 = 795.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.74x = 1,911.14 × 795.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.74x = 1,519,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,868.33/1,384.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.58

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