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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.16, 2,017.73 and 799.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.16, 2,017.73 and 799.01 is: 1,102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.16 : 2,017.73 = 799.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.16/2,017.73 = 799.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.16x = 2,017.73 × 799.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.16x = 1,612,172.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,172.36/1,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.60

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