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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.54, 2,018.20 and 799.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.54, 2,018.20 and 799.38 is: 1,103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.54 : 2,018.20 = 799.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.54/2,018.20 = 799.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.54x = 2,018.20 × 799.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.54x = 1,613,308.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,308.72/1,462.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.09

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