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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.51, 2,011.42 and 794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.51, 2,011.42 and 794.40 is: 1,096.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.51 : 2,011.42 = 794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.51/2,011.42 = 794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.51x = 2,011.42 × 794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.51x = 1,597,872.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,872.05/1,457.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.30

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