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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.69, 1,903.98 and 790.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.69, 1,903.98 and 790.21 is: 1,090.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.69 : 1,903.98 = 790.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.69/1,903.98 = 790.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.69x = 1,903.98 × 790.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.69x = 1,504,544.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,544.04/1,379.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.49

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