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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.46, 2,018.16 and 799.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.46, 2,018.16 and 799.31 is: 1,103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.46 : 2,018.16 = 799.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.46/2,018.16 = 799.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.46x = 2,018.16 × 799.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.46x = 1,613,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,125.38/1,462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.03

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