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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.56, 1,889 and 479.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.56, 1,889 and 479.54 is: 719.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.56 : 1,889 = 479.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.56/1,889 = 479.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.56x = 1,889 × 479.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.56x = 905,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,851.06/1,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.18

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