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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.29, 1,905.26 and 791.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.29, 1,905.26 and 791.42 is: 1,092.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.29 : 1,905.26 = 791.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.29/1,905.26 = 791.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.29x = 1,905.26 × 791.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.29x = 1,507,847.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,847.39/1,380.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.42

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