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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.67, 2,186.12 and 726.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.67, 2,186.12 and 726.89 is: 1,088.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.67 : 2,186.12 = 726.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.67/2,186.12 = 726.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.67x = 2,186.12 × 726.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.67x = 1,589,054.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,054.20/1,459.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.64

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