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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.90, 2,011.89 and 794.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.90, 2,011.89 and 794.75 is: 1,096.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.90 : 2,011.89 = 794.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.90/2,011.89 = 794.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.90x = 2,011.89 × 794.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.90x = 1,598,948.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,948.16/1,457.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.75

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