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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.71, 2,187.62 and 718.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.71, 2,187.62 and 718.19 is: 1,076.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.71 : 2,187.62 = 718.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.71/2,187.62 = 718.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.71x = 2,187.62 × 718.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.71x = 1,571,112.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,112.28/1,459.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.32

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