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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.54, 2,189.60 and 472.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.54, 2,189.60 and 472.62 is: 709.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.54 : 2,189.60 = 472.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.54/2,189.60 = 472.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.54x = 2,189.60 × 472.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.54x = 1,034,848.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,848.75/1,459.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.02

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