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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.93, 1,911.17 and 795.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.93, 1,911.17 and 795.58 is: 1,097.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.93 : 1,911.17 = 795.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.93/1,911.17 = 795.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.93x = 1,911.17 × 795.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.93x = 1,520,475.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,475.09/1,384.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.88

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