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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.17, 2,014.98 and 797.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.17, 2,014.98 and 797.03 is: 1,099.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.17 : 2,014.98 = 797.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.17/2,014.98 = 797.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.17x = 2,014.98 × 797.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.17x = 1,605,999.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,999.51/1,460.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.87

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