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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.92, 2,189.86 and 364.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.92, 2,189.86 and 364.27 is: 546.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.92 : 2,189.86 = 364.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.92/2,189.86 = 364.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.92x = 2,189.86 × 364.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.92x = 797,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,698.48/1,459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.40

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