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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.51, 2,009.94 and 793.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.51, 2,009.94 and 793.39 is: 1,094.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.51 : 2,009.94 = 793.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.51/2,009.94 = 793.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.51x = 2,009.94 × 793.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.51x = 1,594,666.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,666.30/1,456.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.85

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