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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.76, 1,904 and 790.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.76, 1,904 and 790.16 is: 1,090.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.76 : 1,904 = 790.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.76/1,904 = 790.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.76x = 1,904 × 790.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.76x = 1,504,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,464.64/1,379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.38

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