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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.81, 2,015.85 and 1,357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.81, 2,015.85 and 1,357.75 is: 1,874.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.81 : 2,015.85 = 1,357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.81/2,015.85 = 1,357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.81x = 2,015.85 × 1,357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.81x = 2,737,020.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,020.34/1,459.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.92

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