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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.91, 2,014.33 and 963.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.91, 2,014.33 and 963.36 is: 1,329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.91 : 2,014.33 = 963.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.91/2,014.33 = 963.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.91x = 2,014.33 × 963.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.91x = 1,940,524.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,524.95/1,459.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.21

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