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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.08, 2,017.64 and 798.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.08, 2,017.64 and 798.93 is: 1,102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.08 : 2,017.64 = 798.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.08/2,017.64 = 798.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.08x = 2,017.64 × 798.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.08x = 1,611,949.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,949.13/1,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.50

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