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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.29, 1,906.16 and 791.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.29, 1,906.16 and 791.81 is: 1,092.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.29 : 1,906.16 = 791.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.29/1,906.16 = 791.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.29x = 1,906.16 × 791.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.29x = 1,509,307.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,307.02/1,381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.68

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