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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.66, 1,906.02 and 792.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.66, 1,906.02 and 792.04 is: 1,092.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.66 : 1,906.02 = 792.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.66/1,906.02 = 792.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.66x = 1,906.02 × 792.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.66x = 1,509,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,644.08/1,381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.63

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