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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.92, 1,911.50 and 795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.92, 1,911.50 and 795.64 is: 1,098.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.92 : 1,911.50 = 795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.92/1,911.50 = 795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.92x = 1,911.50 × 795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.92x = 1,520,865.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,865.86/1,384.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.16

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