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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.95, 2,014.23 and 936.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.95, 2,014.23 and 936.30 is: 1,291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.95 : 2,014.23 = 936.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.95/2,014.23 = 936.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.95x = 2,014.23 × 936.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.95x = 1,885,923.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,923.55/1,459.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.77

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