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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.67, 1,904.12 and 790.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.67, 1,904.12 and 790.21 is: 1,090.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.67 : 1,904.12 = 790.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.67/1,904.12 = 790.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.67x = 1,904.12 × 790.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.67x = 1,504,654.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,654.67/1,379.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.59

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