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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.19, 2,008.06 and 792.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.19, 2,008.06 and 792.05 is: 1,092.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.19 : 2,008.06 = 792.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.19/2,008.06 = 792.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.19x = 2,008.06 × 792.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.19x = 1,590,471.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,471.90/1,455.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.97

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