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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.51, 2,010.04 and 793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.51, 2,010.04 and 793.40 is: 1,094.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.51 : 2,010.04 = 793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.51/2,010.04 = 793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.51x = 2,010.04 × 793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.51x = 1,594,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,755.93/1,456.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.92

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