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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.04, 2,190.12 and 691.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.04, 2,190.12 and 691.12 is: 1,037.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.04 : 2,190.12 = 691.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.04/2,190.12 = 691.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.04x = 2,190.12 × 691.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.04x = 1,513,635.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,635.73/1,459.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.42

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