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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.55, 1,906.54 and 792.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.55, 1,906.54 and 792.43 is: 1,093.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.55 : 1,906.54 = 792.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.55/1,906.54 = 792.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.55x = 1,906.54 × 792.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.55x = 1,510,792.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,792.74/1,381.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.55

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