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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.92, 1,903.74 and 790.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.92, 1,903.74 and 790.14 is: 1,090.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.92 : 1,903.74 = 790.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.92/1,903.74 = 790.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.92x = 1,903.74 × 790.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.92x = 1,504,221.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,221.12/1,379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.08

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