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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.32, 2,188.02 and 810.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.32, 2,188.02 and 810.54 is: 1,215.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.32 : 2,188.02 = 810.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.32/2,188.02 = 810.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.32x = 2,188.02 × 810.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.32x = 1,773,477.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,477.73/1,459.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.28

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