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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.44, 2,012.88 and 1,164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.44, 2,012.88 and 1,164 is: 1,605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.44 : 2,012.88 = 1,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.44/2,012.88 = 1,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.44x = 2,012.88 × 1,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.44x = 2,342,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,992.32/1,459.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.41

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