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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.31, 2,008.33 and 792.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.31, 2,008.33 and 792.17 is: 1,093.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.31 : 2,008.33 = 792.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.31/2,008.33 = 792.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.31x = 2,008.33 × 792.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.31x = 1,590,938.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,938.78/1,455.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.20

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