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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.66, 1,905.42 and 791.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.66, 1,905.42 and 791.38 is: 1,092.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.66 : 1,905.42 = 791.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.66/1,905.42 = 791.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.66x = 1,905.42 × 791.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.66x = 1,507,911.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,911.28/1,380.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.17

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