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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.62, 2,010.17 and 793.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.62, 2,010.17 and 793.49 is: 1,095.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.62 : 2,010.17 = 793.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.62/2,010.17 = 793.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.62x = 2,010.17 × 793.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.62x = 1,595,035.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,035.78/1,456.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.03

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