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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.93, 2,017.45 and 798.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.93, 2,017.45 and 798.78 is: 1,102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.93 : 2,017.45 = 798.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.93/2,017.45 = 798.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.93x = 2,017.45 × 798.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.93x = 1,611,492.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,492.14/1,461.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.31

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