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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.07, 2,189.48 and 638.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.07, 2,189.48 and 638.87 is: 958.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.07 : 2,189.48 = 638.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.07/2,189.48 = 638.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.07x = 2,189.48 × 638.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.07x = 1,398,778.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,778.95/1,460.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.02

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