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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.84, 2,014.50 and 838.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.84, 2,014.50 and 838.84 is: 1,157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.84 : 2,014.50 = 838.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.84/2,014.50 = 838.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.84x = 2,014.50 × 838.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.84x = 1,689,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,843.18/1,459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.55

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