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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.04, 2,009.33 and 792.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.04, 2,009.33 and 792.88 is: 1,094.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.04 : 2,009.33 = 792.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.04/2,009.33 = 792.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.04x = 2,009.33 × 792.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.04x = 1,593,157.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,157.57/1,456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.17

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