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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.21, 2,189.13 and 419.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.21, 2,189.13 and 419.13 is: 628.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.21 : 2,189.13 = 419.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.21/2,189.13 = 419.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.21x = 2,189.13 × 419.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.21x = 917,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,526.74/1,459.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.79

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