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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.98, 1,904.64 and 790.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.98, 1,904.64 and 790.91 is: 1,091.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.98 : 1,904.64 = 790.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.98/1,904.64 = 790.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.98x = 1,904.64 × 790.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.98x = 1,506,398.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,398.82/1,379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.61

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