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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.21, 1,380.02 and 791.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.21, 1,380.02 and 791.71 is: 1,090.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.21 : 1,380.02 = 791.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.21/1,380.02 = 791.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.21x = 1,380.02 × 791.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.21x = 1,092,575.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,575.63/1,002.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.17

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