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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.60, 2,012.88 and 795.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.60, 2,012.88 and 795.47 is: 1,097.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.60 : 2,012.88 = 795.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.60/2,012.88 = 795.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.60x = 2,012.88 × 795.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.60x = 1,601,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,175.59/1,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.75

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