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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.80, 2,189.94 and 485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.80, 2,189.94 and 485.76 is: 728.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.80 : 2,189.94 = 485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.80/2,189.94 = 485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.80x = 2,189.94 × 485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.80x = 1,063,785.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,785.25/1,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.72

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