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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.21, 2,017.79 and 799.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.21, 2,017.79 and 799.07 is: 1,102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.21 : 2,017.79 = 799.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.21/2,017.79 = 799.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.21x = 2,017.79 × 799.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.21x = 1,612,355.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,355.46/1,462.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.68

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