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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.74, 2,006.10 and 790.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.74, 2,006.10 and 790.58 is: 1,090.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.74 : 2,006.10 = 790.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.74/2,006.10 = 790.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.74x = 2,006.10 × 790.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.74x = 1,585,982.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,982.54/1,453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.97

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