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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.14, 2,013.63 and 861.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.14, 2,013.63 and 861.59 is: 1,189.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.14 : 2,013.63 = 861.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.14/2,013.63 = 861.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.14x = 2,013.63 × 861.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.14x = 1,734,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,921.22/1,459.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.00

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