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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.82, 2,013.13 and 795.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.82, 2,013.13 and 795.69 is: 1,098.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.82 : 2,013.13 = 795.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.82/2,013.13 = 795.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.82x = 2,013.13 × 795.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.82x = 1,601,827.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,827.41/1,458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.03

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