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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.33, 1,905.11 and 790.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.33, 1,905.11 and 790.86 is: 1,091.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.33 : 1,905.11 = 790.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.33/1,905.11 = 790.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.33x = 1,905.11 × 790.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.33x = 1,506,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,680.34/1,380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.54

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