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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.72, 1,903.58 and 790.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.72, 1,903.58 and 790.15 is: 1,090.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.72 : 1,903.58 = 790.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.72/1,903.58 = 790.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.72x = 1,903.58 × 790.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.72x = 1,504,104.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,104.22/1,379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.15

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