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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.73, 2,189.97 and 638.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.73, 2,189.97 and 638.16 is: 957.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.73 : 2,189.97 = 638.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.73/2,189.97 = 638.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.73x = 2,189.97 × 638.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.73x = 1,397,551.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,551.26/1,459.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.41

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