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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.06, 2,019.03 and 799.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.06, 2,019.03 and 799.92 is: 1,103.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.06 : 2,019.03 = 799.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.06/2,019.03 = 799.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.06x = 2,019.03 × 799.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.06x = 1,615,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,058.06/1,463.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.89

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