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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.51, 1,906.59 and 792.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.51, 1,906.59 and 792.01 is: 1,093.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.51 : 1,906.59 = 792.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.51/1,906.59 = 792.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.51x = 1,906.59 × 792.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.51x = 1,510,038.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,038.35/1,381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.03

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