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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.41, 2,018.02 and 799.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.41, 2,018.02 and 799.26 is: 1,102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.41 : 2,018.02 = 799.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.41/2,018.02 = 799.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.41x = 2,018.02 × 799.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.41x = 1,612,922.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,922.67/1,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.92

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