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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.63, 2,014.29 and 838.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.63, 2,014.29 and 838.63 is: 1,157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.63 : 2,014.29 = 838.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.63/2,014.29 = 838.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.63x = 2,014.29 × 838.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.63x = 1,689,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,244.02/1,459.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.31

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