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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.59, 2,014.15 and 830.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.59, 2,014.15 and 830.11 is: 1,145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.59 : 2,014.15 = 830.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.59/2,014.15 = 830.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.59x = 2,014.15 × 830.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.59x = 1,671,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,966.06/1,459.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.50

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