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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.20, 2,006.76 and 791.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.20, 2,006.76 and 791.06 is: 1,091.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.20 : 2,006.76 = 791.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.20/2,006.76 = 791.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.20x = 2,006.76 × 791.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.20x = 1,587,457.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,457.53/1,454.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.64

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