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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459, 2,014 and 934.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459, 2,014 and 934.92 is: 1,290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459 : 2,014 = 934.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459/2,014 = 934.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459x = 2,014 × 934.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459x = 1,882,928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,928.88/1,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.56

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