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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.07, 2,010.72 and 793.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.07, 2,010.72 and 793.94 is: 1,095.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.07 : 2,010.72 = 793.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.07/2,010.72 = 793.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.07x = 2,010.72 × 793.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.07x = 1,596,380.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,380.98/1,457.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.61

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