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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.09, 2,188.78 and 485.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.09, 2,188.78 and 485.27 is: 727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.09 : 2,188.78 = 485.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.09/2,188.78 = 485.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.09x = 2,188.78 × 485.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.09x = 1,062,149.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,149.27/1,459.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.95

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