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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.01, 1,906.04 and 791.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.01, 1,906.04 and 791.43 is: 1,092.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.01 : 1,906.04 = 791.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.01/1,906.04 = 791.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.01x = 1,906.04 × 791.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.01x = 1,508,493.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,493.28/1,381.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.31

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