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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.93, 2,191.63 and 1,152.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.93, 2,191.63 and 1,152.00 is: 1,729.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.93 : 2,191.63 = 1,152.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.93/2,191.63 = 1,152.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.93x = 2,191.63 × 1,152.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.93x = 2,524,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,767.42/1,459.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.37

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