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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.23, 2,012.37 and 795.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.23, 2,012.37 and 795.09 is: 1,097.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.23 : 2,012.37 = 795.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.23/2,012.37 = 795.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.23x = 2,012.37 × 795.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.23x = 1,600,015.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,015.26/1,458.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.23

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