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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.06, 1,904.58 and 790.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.06, 1,904.58 and 790.74 is: 1,091.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.06 : 1,904.58 = 790.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.06/1,904.58 = 790.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.06x = 1,904.58 × 790.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.06x = 1,506,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,027.59/1,380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.28

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