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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.72, 1,904.34 and 790.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.72, 1,904.34 and 790.60 is: 1,091.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.72 : 1,904.34 = 790.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.72/1,904.34 = 790.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.72x = 1,904.34 × 790.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.72x = 1,505,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,571.20/1,379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.22

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