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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.33, 2,009.71 and 793.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.33, 2,009.71 and 793.17 is: 1,094.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.33 : 2,009.71 = 793.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.33/2,009.71 = 793.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.33x = 2,009.71 × 793.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.33x = 1,594,041.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,041.68/1,456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.56

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