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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.23, 2,017.86 and 799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.23, 2,017.86 and 799.08 is: 1,102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.23 : 2,017.86 = 799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.23/2,017.86 = 799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.23x = 2,017.86 × 799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.23x = 1,612,431.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,431.57/1,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.72

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