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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.17, 2,188.12 and 418.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.17, 2,188.12 and 418.94 is: 628.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.17 : 2,188.12 = 418.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.17/2,188.12 = 418.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.17x = 2,188.12 × 418.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.17x = 916,677.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,677.96/1,459.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.22

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