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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.15, 2,008.16 and 791.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.15, 2,008.16 and 791.97 is: 1,092.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.15 : 2,008.16 = 791.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.15/2,008.16 = 791.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.15x = 2,008.16 × 791.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.15x = 1,590,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,402.48/1,455.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.95

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