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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.80, 2,187.27 and 1,026.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.80, 2,187.27 and 1,026.05 is: 1,537.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.80 : 2,187.27 = 1,026.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.80/2,187.27 = 1,026.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.80x = 2,187.27 × 1,026.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.80x = 2,244,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,237.45/1,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.36

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