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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.62, 2,189.85 and 472.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.62, 2,189.85 and 472.41 is: 708.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.62 : 2,189.85 = 472.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.62/2,189.85 = 472.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.62x = 2,189.85 × 472.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.62x = 1,034,507.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,507.04/1,459.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.75

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