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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.26, 2,190.22 and 766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.26, 2,190.22 and 766.40 is: 1,150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.26 : 2,190.22 = 766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.26/2,190.22 = 766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.26x = 2,190.22 × 766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.26x = 1,678,584.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,584.61/1,459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.30

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