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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.33, 2,005.55 and 790.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.33, 2,005.55 and 790.17 is: 1,090.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.33 : 2,005.55 = 790.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.33/2,005.55 = 790.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.33x = 2,005.55 × 790.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.33x = 1,584,725.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,725.44/1,453.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.41

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