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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.39, 2,005.68 and 790.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.39, 2,005.68 and 790.21 is: 1,090.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.39 : 2,005.68 = 790.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.39/2,005.68 = 790.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.39x = 2,005.68 × 790.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.39x = 1,584,908.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,908.39/1,453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.49

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