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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.68, 2,189.29 and 485.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.68, 2,189.29 and 485.79 is: 728.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.68 : 2,189.29 = 485.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.68/2,189.29 = 485.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.68x = 2,189.29 × 485.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.68x = 1,063,535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,535.19/1,459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.61

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