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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.14, 2,012.24 and 795.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.14, 2,012.24 and 795.00 is: 1,097.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.14 : 2,012.24 = 795.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.14/2,012.24 = 795.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.14x = 2,012.24 × 795.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.14x = 1,599,731.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,731.86/1,458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.11

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