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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.47, 1,904.99 and 790.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.47, 1,904.99 and 790.92 is: 1,091.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.47 : 1,904.99 = 790.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.47/1,904.99 = 790.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.47x = 1,904.99 × 790.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.47x = 1,506,690.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,690.74/1,380.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.44

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