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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.98, 2,009.31 and 792.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.98, 2,009.31 and 792.89 is: 1,094.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.98 : 2,009.31 = 792.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.98/2,009.31 = 792.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.98x = 2,009.31 × 792.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.98x = 1,593,156.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,156.32/1,455.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.22

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