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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.51, 1,904.62 and 782.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.51, 1,904.62 and 782.91 is: 1,080.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.51 : 1,904.62 = 782.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.51/1,904.62 = 782.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.51x = 1,904.62 × 782.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.51x = 1,491,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,151.23/1,380.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.15

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