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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.82, 2,189.68 and 364.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.82, 2,189.68 and 364.19 is: 546.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.82 : 2,189.68 = 364.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.82/2,189.68 = 364.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.82x = 2,189.68 × 364.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.82x = 797,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,447.70/1,459.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.26

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