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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.08, 1,922.43 and 795.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.08, 1,922.43 and 795.56 is: 1,097.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.08 : 1,922.43 = 795.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.08/1,922.43 = 795.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.08x = 1,922.43 × 795.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.08x = 1,529,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,398.80/1,393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.85

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