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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.98, 1,911.54 and 795.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.98, 1,911.54 and 795.92 is: 1,098.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.98 : 1,911.54 = 795.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.98/1,911.54 = 795.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.98x = 1,911.54 × 795.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.98x = 1,521,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,432.92/1,384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.52

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