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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.74, 2,189.94 and 485.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.74, 2,189.94 and 485.94 is: 729.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.74 : 2,189.94 = 485.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.74/2,189.94 = 485.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.74x = 2,189.94 × 485.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.74x = 1,064,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,179.44/1,459.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.02

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