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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.27, 2,189.01 and 419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.27, 2,189.01 and 419.26 is: 628.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.27 : 2,189.01 = 419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.27/2,189.01 = 419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.27x = 2,189.01 × 419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.27x = 917,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,769.81/1,459.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.92

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