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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.79, 2,189.72 and 485.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.79, 2,189.72 and 485.97 is: 728.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.79 : 2,189.72 = 485.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.79/2,189.72 = 485.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.79x = 2,189.72 × 485.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.79x = 1,064,138.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,138.23/1,459.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.97

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