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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.56, 1,905.23 and 791.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.56, 1,905.23 and 791.08 is: 1,091.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.56 : 1,905.23 = 791.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.56/1,905.23 = 791.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.56x = 1,905.23 × 791.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.56x = 1,507,186.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,186.56/1,380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.73

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