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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.22, 1,905.65 and 791.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.22, 1,905.65 and 791.65 is: 1,092.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.22 : 1,905.65 = 791.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.22/1,905.65 = 791.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.22x = 1,905.65 × 791.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.22x = 1,508,607.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,607.82/1,381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.23

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