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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.49, 2,011.41 and 794.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.49, 2,011.41 and 794.33 is: 1,096.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.49 : 2,011.41 = 794.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.49/2,011.41 = 794.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.49x = 2,011.41 × 794.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.49x = 1,597,713.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,713.25/1,457.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.21

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