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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.23, 1,904.73 and 790.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.23, 1,904.73 and 790.77 is: 1,091.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.23 : 1,904.73 = 790.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.23/1,904.73 = 790.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.23x = 1,904.73 × 790.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.23x = 1,506,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,203.34/1,380.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.27

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