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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.64, 2,014.26 and 1,068.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.64, 2,014.26 and 1,068.32 is: 1,474.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.64 : 2,014.26 = 1,068.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.64/2,014.26 = 1,068.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.64x = 2,014.26 × 1,068.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.64x = 2,151,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,874.24/1,459.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.25

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