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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.48, 1,904.68 and 790.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.48, 1,904.68 and 790.98 is: 1,091.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.48 : 1,904.68 = 790.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.48/1,904.68 = 790.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.48x = 1,904.68 × 790.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.48x = 1,506,563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,563.79/1,380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.33

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