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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.30, 1,906.16 and 791.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.30, 1,906.16 and 791.82 is: 1,092.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.30 : 1,906.16 = 791.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.30/1,906.16 = 791.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.30x = 1,906.16 × 791.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.30x = 1,509,335.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,335.61/1,381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.69

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