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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.48, 2,188.74 and 472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.48, 2,188.74 and 472.06 is: 707.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.48 : 2,188.74 = 472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.48/2,188.74 = 472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.48x = 2,188.74 × 472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.48x = 1,033,214.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,214.24/1,459.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.93

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