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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.03, 2,013.45 and 795.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.03, 2,013.45 and 795.87 is: 1,098.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.03 : 2,013.45 = 795.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.03/2,013.45 = 795.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.03x = 2,013.45 × 795.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.03x = 1,602,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,450.74/1,459.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.30

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