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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.72, 2,011.65 and 794.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.72, 2,011.65 and 794.57 is: 1,096.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.72 : 2,011.65 = 794.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.72/2,011.65 = 794.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.72x = 2,011.65 × 794.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.72x = 1,598,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,391.25/1,457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.50

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