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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.82, 1,906.76 and 792.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.82, 1,906.76 and 792.55 is: 1,093.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.82 : 1,906.76 = 792.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.82/1,906.76 = 792.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.82x = 1,906.76 × 792.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.82x = 1,511,189.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,189.14/1,381.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.62

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