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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.35, 2,012.55 and 795.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.35, 2,012.55 and 795.23 is: 1,097.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.35 : 2,012.55 = 795.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.35/2,012.55 = 795.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.35x = 2,012.55 × 795.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.35x = 1,600,434.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,434.64/1,458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.43

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