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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.60, 2,189.70 and 472.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.60, 2,189.70 and 472.49 is: 708.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.60 : 2,189.70 = 472.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.60/2,189.70 = 472.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.60x = 2,189.70 × 472.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.60x = 1,034,611.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,611.35/1,459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.83

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