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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.78, 1,906.32 and 792.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.78, 1,906.32 and 792.01 is: 1,092.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.78 : 1,906.32 = 792.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.78/1,906.32 = 792.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.78x = 1,906.32 × 792.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.78x = 1,509,824.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,824.50/1,381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.67

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