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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.35, 2,189.39 and 535.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.35, 2,189.39 and 535.41 is: 803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.35 : 2,189.39 = 535.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.35/2,189.39 = 535.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.35x = 2,189.39 × 535.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.35x = 1,172,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,218.62/1,459.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.25

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