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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.52, 2,009.97 and 793.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.52, 2,009.97 and 793.38 is: 1,094.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.52 : 2,009.97 = 793.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.52/2,009.97 = 793.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.52x = 2,009.97 × 793.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.52x = 1,594,670.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,670.00/1,456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.85

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