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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.13, 2,008.07 and 791.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.13, 2,008.07 and 791.98 is: 1,092.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.13 : 2,008.07 = 791.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.13/2,008.07 = 791.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.13x = 2,008.07 × 791.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.13x = 1,590,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,341.24/1,455.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.92

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