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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.60, 1,905.01 and 791.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.60, 1,905.01 and 791.01 is: 1,091.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.60 : 1,905.01 = 791.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.60/1,905.01 = 791.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.60x = 1,905.01 × 791.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.60x = 1,506,881.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,881.96/1,380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.47

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