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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.06, 2,017.56 and 798.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.06, 2,017.56 and 798.90 is: 1,102.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.06 : 2,017.56 = 798.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.06/2,017.56 = 798.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.06x = 2,017.56 × 798.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.06x = 1,611,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,828.68/1,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.44

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