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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.08, 2,184.48 and 1,163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.08, 2,184.48 and 1,163.79 is: 1,742.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.08 : 2,184.48 = 1,163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.08/2,184.48 = 1,163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.08x = 2,184.48 × 1,163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.08x = 2,542,275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,275.98/1,459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.38

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