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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.79, 1,911.02 and 795.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.79, 1,911.02 and 795.34 is: 1,097.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.79 : 1,911.02 = 795.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.79/1,911.02 = 795.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.79x = 1,911.02 × 795.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.79x = 1,519,901.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,901.89/1,384.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.57

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