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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.92, 2,006.39 and 790.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.92, 2,006.39 and 790.76 is: 1,091.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.92 : 2,006.39 = 790.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.92/2,006.39 = 790.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.92x = 2,006.39 × 790.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.92x = 1,586,558.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,558.97/1,453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.23

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