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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.83, 2,009.04 and 792.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.83, 2,009.04 and 792.68 is: 1,093.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.83 : 2,009.04 = 792.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.83/2,009.04 = 792.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.83x = 2,009.04 × 792.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.83x = 1,592,511.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,511.82/1,455.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.89

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