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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.59, 2,011.43 and 794.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.59, 2,011.43 and 794.43 is: 1,096.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.59 : 2,011.43 = 794.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.59/2,011.43 = 794.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.59x = 2,011.43 × 794.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.59x = 1,597,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,936.36/1,457.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.29

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