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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.91, 2,014.38 and 900.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.91, 2,014.38 and 900.15 is: 1,242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.91 : 2,014.38 = 900.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.91/2,014.38 = 900.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.91x = 2,014.38 × 900.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.91x = 1,813,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,244.16/1,459.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.03

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