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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.13, 2,017.76 and 799.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.13, 2,017.76 and 799.03 is: 1,102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.13 : 2,017.76 = 799.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.13/2,017.76 = 799.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.13x = 2,017.76 × 799.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.13x = 1,612,241.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,241.73/1,462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.67

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