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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.96, 2,188.68 and 729.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.96, 2,188.68 and 729.88 is: 1,094.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.96 : 2,188.68 = 729.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.96/2,188.68 = 729.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.96x = 2,188.68 × 729.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.96x = 1,597,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,473.76/1,459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.19

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