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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.62, 2,006.01 and 790.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.62, 2,006.01 and 790.48 is: 1,090.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.62 : 2,006.01 = 790.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.62/2,006.01 = 790.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.62x = 2,006.01 × 790.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.62x = 1,585,710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,710.78/1,453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.87

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