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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.23, 2,188.25 and 534.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.23, 2,188.25 and 534.52 is: 801.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.23 : 2,188.25 = 534.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.23/2,188.25 = 534.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.23x = 2,188.25 × 534.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.23x = 1,169,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,663.39/1,459.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.56

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