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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.09, 2,018.97 and 799.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.09, 2,018.97 and 799.80 is: 1,103.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.09 : 2,018.97 = 799.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.09/2,018.97 = 799.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.09x = 2,018.97 × 799.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.09x = 1,614,772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,772.21/1,463.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.67

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