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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.65, 2,018.48 and 799.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.65, 2,018.48 and 799.48 is: 1,103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.65 : 2,018.48 = 799.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.65/2,018.48 = 799.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.65x = 2,018.48 × 799.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.65x = 1,613,734.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,734.39/1,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.29

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