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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.14, 2,014.96 and 796.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.14, 2,014.96 and 796.97 is: 1,099.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.14 : 2,014.96 = 796.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.14/2,014.96 = 796.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.14x = 2,014.96 × 796.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.14x = 1,605,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,865.72/1,460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.80

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