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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.41, 2,187.28 and 1,284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.41, 2,187.28 and 1,284.45 is: 1,925.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.41 : 2,187.28 = 1,284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.41/2,187.28 = 1,284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.41x = 2,187.28 × 1,284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.41x = 2,809,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,451.80/1,459.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.06

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