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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.03, 2,013.11 and 935.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.03, 2,013.11 and 935.77 is: 1,291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.03 : 2,013.11 = 935.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.03/2,013.11 = 935.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.03x = 2,013.11 × 935.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.03x = 1,883,803.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,803.27/1,459.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.13

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