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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.81, 1,923.57 and 796.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.81, 1,923.57 and 796.48 is: 1,099.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.81 : 1,923.57 = 796.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.81/1,923.57 = 796.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.81x = 1,923.57 × 796.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.81x = 1,532,080.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,080.22/1,393.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.21

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