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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.06, 2,014.88 and 796.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.06, 2,014.88 and 796.91 is: 1,099.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.06 : 2,014.88 = 796.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.06/2,014.88 = 796.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.06x = 2,014.88 × 796.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.06x = 1,605,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,680.96/1,460.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.74

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