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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.89, 2,010.49 and 793.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.89, 2,010.49 and 793.73 is: 1,095.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.89 : 2,010.49 = 793.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.89/2,010.49 = 793.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.89x = 2,010.49 × 793.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.89x = 1,595,789.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,789.27/1,456.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.34

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