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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.46, 2,005.81 and 790.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.46, 2,005.81 and 790.35 is: 1,090.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.46 : 2,005.81 = 790.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.46/2,005.81 = 790.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.46x = 2,005.81 × 790.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.46x = 1,585,289.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,289.96/1,453.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.70

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