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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.52, 2,018.22 and 799.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.52, 2,018.22 and 799.36 is: 1,103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.52 : 2,018.22 = 799.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.52/2,018.22 = 799.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.52x = 2,018.22 × 799.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.52x = 1,613,284.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,284.34/1,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.09

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