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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.76, 2,006.15 and 790.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.76, 2,006.15 and 790.61 is: 1,091.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.76 : 2,006.15 = 790.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.76/2,006.15 = 790.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.76x = 2,006.15 × 790.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.76x = 1,586,068.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,068.27/1,453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.01

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