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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.51, 2,188.45 and 485.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.51, 2,188.45 and 485.08 is: 727.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.51 : 2,188.45 = 485.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.51/2,188.45 = 485.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.51x = 2,188.45 × 485.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.51x = 1,061,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,573.33/1,459.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.35

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