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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.63, 2,189.41 and 485.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.63, 2,189.41 and 485.74 is: 728.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.63 : 2,189.41 = 485.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.63/2,189.41 = 485.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.63x = 2,189.41 × 485.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.63x = 1,063,477.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,477.33/1,459.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.60

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