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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.68, 1,903.92 and 790.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.68, 1,903.92 and 790.48 is: 1,090.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.68 : 1,903.92 = 790.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.68/1,903.92 = 790.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.68x = 1,903.92 × 790.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.68x = 1,505,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,010.68/1,379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.84

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