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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.35, 2,003.13 and 1,348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.35, 2,003.13 and 1,348.52 is: 1,851.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.35 : 2,003.13 = 1,348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.35/2,003.13 = 1,348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.35x = 2,003.13 × 1,348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.35x = 2,701,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,250.85/1,459.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.00

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