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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.73, 1,904.19 and 790.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.73, 1,904.19 and 790.46 is: 1,090.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.73 : 1,904.19 = 790.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.73/1,904.19 = 790.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.73x = 1,904.19 × 790.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.73x = 1,505,176.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,176.51/1,379.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.92

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