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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.05, 2,012.10 and 794.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.05, 2,012.10 and 794.93 is: 1,097.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.05 : 2,012.10 = 794.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.05/2,012.10 = 794.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.05x = 2,012.10 × 794.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.05x = 1,599,478.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,478.65/1,458.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.00

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