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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.52, 2,018.27 and 799.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.52, 2,018.27 and 799.37 is: 1,103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.52 : 2,018.27 = 799.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.52/2,018.27 = 799.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.52x = 2,018.27 × 799.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.52x = 1,613,351.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,351.53/1,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.14

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