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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.62, 1,923.10 and 796.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.62, 1,923.10 and 796.12 is: 1,098.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.62 : 1,923.10 = 796.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.62/1,923.10 = 796.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.62x = 1,923.10 × 796.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.62x = 1,531,018.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,018.37/1,393.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.59

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