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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.81, 1,905.54 and 791.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.81, 1,905.54 and 791.55 is: 1,092.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.81 : 1,905.54 = 791.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.81/1,905.54 = 791.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.81x = 1,905.54 × 791.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.81x = 1,508,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,330.19/1,380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.35

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