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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.22, 1,906.08 and 791.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.22, 1,906.08 and 791.74 is: 1,092.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.22 : 1,906.08 = 791.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.22/1,906.08 = 791.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.22x = 1,906.08 × 791.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.22x = 1,509,119.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,119.19/1,381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.60

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