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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.15, 1,905.88 and 791.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.15, 1,905.88 and 791.72 is: 1,092.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.15 : 1,905.88 = 791.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.15/1,905.88 = 791.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.15x = 1,905.88 × 791.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.15x = 1,508,931.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,931.16/1,381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.52

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