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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.55, 1,903.74 and 790.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.55, 1,903.74 and 790.08 is: 1,090.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.55 : 1,903.74 = 790.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.55/1,903.74 = 790.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.55x = 1,903.74 × 790.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.55x = 1,504,106.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,106.90/1,379.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.29

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