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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.83, 2,006.27 and 790.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.83, 2,006.27 and 790.67 is: 1,091.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.83 : 2,006.27 = 790.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.83/2,006.27 = 790.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.83x = 2,006.27 × 790.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.83x = 1,586,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,287.28/1,453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.11

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