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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.31, 1,922.97 and 795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.31, 1,922.97 and 795.80 is: 1,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.31 : 1,922.97 = 795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.31/1,922.97 = 795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.31x = 1,922.97 × 795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.31x = 1,530,299.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,299.53/1,393.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.32

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