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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.88, 2,189.64 and 485.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.88, 2,189.64 and 485.96 is: 728.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.88 : 2,189.64 = 485.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.88/2,189.64 = 485.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.88x = 2,189.64 × 485.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.88x = 1,064,077.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,077.45/1,459.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.88

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