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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.94, 2,010.50 and 793.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.94, 2,010.50 and 793.79 is: 1,095.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.94 : 2,010.50 = 793.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.94/2,010.50 = 793.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.94x = 2,010.50 × 793.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.94x = 1,595,900.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,900.77/1,456.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.38

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