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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.06, 2,018.99 and 799.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.06, 2,018.99 and 799.90 is: 1,103.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.06 : 2,018.99 = 799.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.06/2,018.99 = 799.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.06x = 2,018.99 × 799.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.06x = 1,614,988.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,988.63/1,463.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.85

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