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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.61, 2,010.13 and 793.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.61, 2,010.13 and 793.46 is: 1,094.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.61 : 2,010.13 = 793.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.61/2,010.13 = 793.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.61x = 2,010.13 × 793.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.61x = 1,594,965.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,965.25/1,456.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.98

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