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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.45, 1,906.56 and 791.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.45, 1,906.56 and 791.98 is: 1,093.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.45 : 1,906.56 = 791.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.45/1,906.56 = 791.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.45x = 1,906.56 × 791.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.45x = 1,509,956.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,956.20/1,381.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.03

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