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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.86, 1,904.24 and 790.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.86, 1,904.24 and 790.58 is: 1,091.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.86 : 1,904.24 = 790.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.86/1,904.24 = 790.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.86x = 1,904.24 × 790.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.86x = 1,505,454.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,454.06/1,379.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.02

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