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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.66, 2,010.21 and 793.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.66, 2,010.21 and 793.50 is: 1,095.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.66 : 2,010.21 = 793.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.66/2,010.21 = 793.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.66x = 2,010.21 × 793.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.66x = 1,595,101.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,101.64/1,456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.04

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