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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.74, 1,930.01 and 793.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.74, 1,930.01 and 793.09 is: 1,094.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.74 : 1,930.01 = 793.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.74/1,930.01 = 793.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.74x = 1,930.01 × 793.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.74x = 1,530,665.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,665.17/1,398.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.32

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