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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.59, 2,008.73 and 792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.59, 2,008.73 and 792.44 is: 1,093.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.59 : 2,008.73 = 792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.59/2,008.73 = 792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.59x = 2,008.73 × 792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.59x = 1,591,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,799.06/1,455.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.57

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