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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.01, 2,011.93 and 794.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.01, 2,011.93 and 794.83 is: 1,096.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.01 : 2,011.93 = 794.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.01/2,011.93 = 794.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.01x = 2,011.93 × 794.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.01x = 1,599,142.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,142.32/1,458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.80

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