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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.79, 2,189.42 and 485.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.79, 2,189.42 and 485.63 is: 728.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.79 : 2,189.42 = 485.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.79/2,189.42 = 485.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.79x = 2,189.42 × 485.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.79x = 1,063,245.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,245.61/1,459.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.36

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