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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.84, 1,905.46 and 791.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.84, 1,905.46 and 791.36 is: 1,092.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.84 : 1,905.46 = 791.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.84/1,905.46 = 791.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.84x = 1,905.46 × 791.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.84x = 1,507,904.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,904.83/1,380.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.02

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