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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.10, 2,188.85 and 765.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.10, 2,188.85 and 765.54 is: 1,148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.10 : 2,188.85 = 765.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.10/2,188.85 = 765.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.10x = 2,188.85 × 765.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.10x = 1,675,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,648.40/1,459.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.42

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