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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.04, 2,012.03 and 794.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.04, 2,012.03 and 794.89 is: 1,096.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.04 : 2,012.03 = 794.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.04/2,012.03 = 794.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.04x = 2,012.03 × 794.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.04x = 1,599,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,338.55/1,458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.91

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