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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.41, 2,012.65 and 795.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.41, 2,012.65 and 795.29 is: 1,097.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.41 : 2,012.65 = 795.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.41/2,012.65 = 795.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.41x = 2,012.65 × 795.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.41x = 1,600,645.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,645.35/1,458.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.53

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