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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.57, 1,905.20 and 791.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.57, 1,905.20 and 791.09 is: 1,091.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.57 : 1,905.20 = 791.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.57/1,905.20 = 791.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.57x = 1,905.20 × 791.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.57x = 1,507,171.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,171.19/1,380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.70

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