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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.01, 2,012.11 and 794.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.01, 2,012.11 and 794.90 is: 1,096.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.01 : 2,012.11 = 794.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.01/2,012.11 = 794.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.01x = 2,012.11 × 794.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.01x = 1,599,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,426.24/1,458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.99

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