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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.26, 1,906.38 and 791.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.26, 1,906.38 and 791.68 is: 1,092.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.26 : 1,906.38 = 791.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.26/1,906.38 = 791.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.26x = 1,906.38 × 791.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.26x = 1,509,242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,242.92/1,381.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.66

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