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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.53, 2,013.80 and 936.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.53, 2,013.80 and 936.27 is: 1,291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.53 : 2,013.80 = 936.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.53/2,013.80 = 936.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.53x = 2,013.80 × 936.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.53x = 1,885,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,455.84/1,459.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.82

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