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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.80, 2,013.12 and 795.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.80, 2,013.12 and 795.65 is: 1,097.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.80 : 2,013.12 = 795.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.80/2,013.12 = 795.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.80x = 2,013.12 × 795.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.80x = 1,601,743.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,743.96/1,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.99

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