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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459, 2,188.50 and 910.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459, 2,188.50 and 910.90 is: 1,366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459 : 2,188.50 = 910.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459/2,188.50 = 910.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459x = 2,188.50 × 910.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459x = 1,993,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,504.65/1,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.35

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