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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.33, 2,013.63 and 1,385.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.33, 2,013.63 and 1,385.46 is: 1,911.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.33 : 2,013.63 = 1,385.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.33/2,013.63 = 1,385.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.33x = 2,013.63 × 1,385.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.33x = 2,789,811.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,811.73/1,459.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.71

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