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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.81, 2,006.30 and 790.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.81, 2,006.30 and 790.71 is: 1,091.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.81 : 2,006.30 = 790.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.81/2,006.30 = 790.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.81x = 2,006.30 × 790.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.81x = 1,586,387.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,387.49/1,453.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.20

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