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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.47, 2,013.13 and 892.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.47, 2,013.13 and 892.04 is: 1,230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.47 : 2,013.13 = 892.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.47/2,013.13 = 892.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.47x = 2,013.13 × 892.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.47x = 1,795,795.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,795.29/1,459.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.44

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