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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.36, 2,005.68 and 790.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.36, 2,005.68 and 790.26 is: 1,090.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.36 : 2,005.68 = 790.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.36/2,005.68 = 790.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.36x = 2,005.68 × 790.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.36x = 1,585,008.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,008.68/1,453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.58

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