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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.70, 1,923.39 and 796.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.70, 1,923.39 and 796.37 is: 1,099.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.70 : 1,923.39 = 796.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.70/1,923.39 = 796.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.70x = 1,923.39 × 796.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.70x = 1,531,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,734.90/1,393.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.04

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