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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.74, 2,014.43 and 796.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.74, 2,014.43 and 796.60 is: 1,099.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.74 : 2,014.43 = 796.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.74/2,014.43 = 796.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.74x = 2,014.43 × 796.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.74x = 1,604,694.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,694.94/1,459.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.30

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