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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.03, 2,006.59 and 790.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.03, 2,006.59 and 790.91 is: 1,091.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.03 : 2,006.59 = 790.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.03/2,006.59 = 790.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.03x = 2,006.59 × 790.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.03x = 1,587,035.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,035.14/1,454.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.48

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