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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.03, 1,905.96 and 791.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.03, 1,905.96 and 791.75 is: 1,092.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.03 : 1,905.96 = 791.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.03/1,905.96 = 791.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.03x = 1,905.96 × 791.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.03x = 1,509,051.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,051.56/1,381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.70

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