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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.57, 2,010.03 and 793.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.57, 2,010.03 and 793.41 is: 1,094.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.57 : 2,010.03 = 793.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.57/2,010.03 = 793.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.57x = 2,010.03 × 793.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.57x = 1,594,777.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,777.90/1,456.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.89

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