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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.24, 1,906.06 and 791.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.24, 1,906.06 and 791.74 is: 1,092.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.24 : 1,906.06 = 791.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.24/1,906.06 = 791.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.24x = 1,906.06 × 791.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.24x = 1,509,103.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,103.94/1,381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.57

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