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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.67, 1,906.15 and 791.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.67, 1,906.15 and 791.89 is: 1,092.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.67 : 1,906.15 = 791.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.67/1,906.15 = 791.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.67x = 1,906.15 × 791.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.67x = 1,509,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,461.12/1,381.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.49

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