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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.95, 1,905.89 and 791.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.95, 1,905.89 and 791.61 is: 1,092.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.95 : 1,905.89 = 791.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.95/1,905.89 = 791.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.95x = 1,905.89 × 791.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.95x = 1,508,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,717.62/1,380.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.53

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