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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.24, 2,013.54 and 838.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.24, 2,013.54 and 838.12 is: 1,156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.24 : 2,013.54 = 838.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.24/2,013.54 = 838.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.24x = 2,013.54 × 838.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.24x = 1,687,588.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,588.14/1,459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.48

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