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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.98, 2,190.78 and 811.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.98, 2,190.78 and 811.08 is: 1,217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.98 : 2,190.78 = 811.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.98/2,190.78 = 811.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.98x = 2,190.78 × 811.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.98x = 1,776,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,897.84/1,459.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.07

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