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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.15, 1,904.76 and 790.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.15, 1,904.76 and 790.68 is: 1,091.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.15 : 1,904.76 = 790.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.15/1,904.76 = 790.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.15x = 1,904.76 × 790.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.15x = 1,506,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,055.64/1,380.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.23

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