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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.12, 2,006.67 and 790.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.12, 2,006.67 and 790.98 is: 1,091.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.12 : 2,006.67 = 790.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.12/2,006.67 = 790.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.12x = 2,006.67 × 790.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.12x = 1,587,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,242.57/1,454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.55

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