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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.06, 2,010.08 and 1,016.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.06, 2,010.08 and 1,016.16 is: 1,399.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.06 : 2,010.08 = 1,016.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.06/2,010.08 = 1,016.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.06x = 2,010.08 × 1,016.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.06x = 2,042,562.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,562.89/1,459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.92

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