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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.08, 2,007.96 and 791.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.08, 2,007.96 and 791.92 is: 1,092.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.08 : 2,007.96 = 791.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.08/2,007.96 = 791.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.08x = 2,007.96 × 791.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.08x = 1,590,133.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,133.64/1,455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.82

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