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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.48, 2,008.57 and 792.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.48, 2,008.57 and 792.35 is: 1,093.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.48 : 2,008.57 = 792.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.48/2,008.57 = 792.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.48x = 2,008.57 × 792.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.48x = 1,591,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,490.44/1,455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.45

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