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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.90, 2,018.81 and 799.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.90, 2,018.81 and 799.77 is: 1,103.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.90 : 2,018.81 = 799.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.90/2,018.81 = 799.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.90x = 2,018.81 × 799.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.90x = 1,614,583.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,583.67/1,462.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.69

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