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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.57, 2,005.94 and 790.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.57, 2,005.94 and 790.43 is: 1,090.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.57 : 2,005.94 = 790.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.57/2,005.94 = 790.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.57x = 2,005.94 × 790.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.57x = 1,585,541.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,541.17/1,453.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.79

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