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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.48, 2,015.46 and 797.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.48, 2,015.46 and 797.33 is: 1,100.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.48 : 2,015.46 = 797.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.48/2,015.46 = 797.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.48x = 2,015.46 × 797.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.48x = 1,606,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,978.18/1,460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.31

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