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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.92, 2,006.44 and 790.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.92, 2,006.44 and 790.79 is: 1,091.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.92 : 2,006.44 = 790.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.92/2,006.44 = 790.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.92x = 2,006.44 × 790.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.92x = 1,586,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,660.68/1,453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.30

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