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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.03, 2,013.49 and 829.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.03, 2,013.49 and 829.56 is: 1,144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.03 : 2,013.49 = 829.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.03/2,013.49 = 829.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.03x = 2,013.49 × 829.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.03x = 1,670,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,307.52/1,459.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.80

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