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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.73, 2,188.39 and 680.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.73, 2,188.39 and 680.22 is: 1,019.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.73 : 2,188.39 = 680.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.73/2,188.39 = 680.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.73x = 2,188.39 × 680.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.73x = 1,488,586.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,586.65/1,459.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.77

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