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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.99, 2,009.22 and 792.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.99, 2,009.22 and 792.84 is: 1,094.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.99 : 2,009.22 = 792.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.99/2,009.22 = 792.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.99x = 2,009.22 × 792.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.99x = 1,592,989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,989.98/1,455.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.09

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