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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.48, 1,903.72 and 790.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.48, 1,903.72 and 790.10 is: 1,090.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.48 : 1,903.72 = 790.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.48/1,903.72 = 790.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.48x = 1,903.72 × 790.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.48x = 1,504,129.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,129.17/1,379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.36

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