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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.03, 2,006.55 and 790.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.03, 2,006.55 and 790.88 is: 1,091.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.03 : 2,006.55 = 790.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.03/2,006.55 = 790.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.03x = 2,006.55 × 790.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.03x = 1,586,940.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,940.26/1,454.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.41

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