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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.48, 2,012.70 and 795.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.48, 2,012.70 and 795.35 is: 1,097.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.48 : 2,012.70 = 795.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.48/2,012.70 = 795.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.48x = 2,012.70 × 795.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.48x = 1,600,790.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,790.88/1,458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.57

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