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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.86, 2,014.52 and 796.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.86, 2,014.52 and 796.68 is: 1,099.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.86 : 2,014.52 = 796.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.86/2,014.52 = 796.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.86x = 2,014.52 × 796.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.86x = 1,604,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,927.79/1,459.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.37

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