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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.03, 2,012.92 and 935.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.03, 2,012.92 and 935.36 is: 1,290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.03 : 2,012.92 = 935.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.03/2,012.92 = 935.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.03x = 2,012.92 × 935.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.03x = 1,882,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,811.32/1,459.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.45

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