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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.37, 2,009.82 and 793.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.37, 2,009.82 and 793.25 is: 1,094.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.37 : 2,009.82 = 793.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.37/2,009.82 = 793.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.37x = 2,009.82 × 793.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.37x = 1,594,279.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,279.67/1,456.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.70

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