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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.66, 2,189.80 and 679.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.66, 2,189.80 and 679.08 is: 1,018.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.66 : 2,189.80 = 679.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.66/2,189.80 = 679.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.66x = 2,189.80 × 679.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.66x = 1,487,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,049.38/1,459.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.76

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