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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.73, 2,189.62 and 485.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.73, 2,189.62 and 485.84 is: 728.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.73 : 2,189.62 = 485.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.73/2,189.62 = 485.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.73x = 2,189.62 × 485.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.73x = 1,063,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,791.60/1,459.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.76

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