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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.02, 2,189.67 and 638.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.02, 2,189.67 and 638.02 is: 956.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.02 : 2,189.67 = 638.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.02/2,189.67 = 638.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.02x = 2,189.67 × 638.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.02x = 1,397,053.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,053.25/1,460.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.87

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