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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.92, 2,013.12 and 935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.92, 2,013.12 and 935 is: 1,290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.92 : 2,013.12 = 935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.92/2,013.12 = 935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.92x = 2,013.12 × 935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.92x = 1,882,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,267.20/1,458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.18

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