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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.93, 1,904.28 and 790.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.93, 1,904.28 and 790.46 is: 1,090.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.93 : 1,904.28 = 790.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.93/1,904.28 = 790.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.93x = 1,904.28 × 790.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.93x = 1,505,247.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,247.65/1,379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.82

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