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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.07, 2,012.16 and 794.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.07, 2,012.16 and 794.92 is: 1,097.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.07 : 2,012.16 = 794.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.07/2,012.16 = 794.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.07x = 2,012.16 × 794.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.07x = 1,599,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,513.09/1,458.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.01

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