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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.36, 1,904.24 and 790.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.36, 1,904.24 and 790.55 is: 1,090.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.36 : 1,904.24 = 790.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.36/1,904.24 = 790.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.36x = 1,904.24 × 790.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.36x = 1,505,403.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,403.67/1,380.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.59

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