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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.53, 2,003.37 and 1,298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.53, 2,003.37 and 1,298.64 is: 1,782.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.53 : 2,003.37 = 1,298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.53/2,003.37 = 1,298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.53x = 2,003.37 × 1,298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.53x = 2,601,656.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,656.42/1,459.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.53

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