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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.51, 2,189.32 and 582.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.51, 2,189.32 and 582.44 is: 873.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.51 : 2,189.32 = 582.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.51/2,189.32 = 582.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.51x = 2,189.32 × 582.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.51x = 1,275,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,138.41/1,459.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.67

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