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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.92, 1,351.80 and 793.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.92, 1,351.80 and 793.92 is: 1,189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.92 : 1,351.80 = 793.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.92/1,351.80 = 793.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.92x = 1,351.80 × 793.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.92x = 1,073,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,221.06/901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.93

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