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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.80, 1,904.94 and 791.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.80, 1,904.94 and 791.01 is: 1,091.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.80 : 1,904.94 = 791.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.80/1,904.94 = 791.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.80x = 1,904.94 × 791.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.80x = 1,506,826.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,826.59/1,380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.27

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