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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.80, 2,188.92 and 535.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.80, 2,188.92 and 535.11 is: 802.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.80 : 2,188.92 = 535.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.80/2,188.92 = 535.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.80x = 2,188.92 × 535.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.80x = 1,171,312.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,312.98/1,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.38

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