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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.18, 2,010.92 and 794.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.18, 2,010.92 and 794.04 is: 1,095.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.18 : 2,010.92 = 794.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.18/2,010.92 = 794.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.18x = 2,010.92 × 794.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.18x = 1,596,746.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,746.95/1,457.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.78

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