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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.85, 2,011.77 and 794.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.85, 2,011.77 and 794.67 is: 1,096.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.85 : 2,011.77 = 794.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.85/2,011.77 = 794.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.85x = 2,011.77 × 794.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.85x = 1,598,693.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,693.27/1,457.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.61

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