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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.11, 2,190.57 and 638.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.11, 2,190.57 and 638.47 is: 957.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.11 : 2,190.57 = 638.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.11/2,190.57 = 638.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.11x = 2,190.57 × 638.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.11x = 1,398,613.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,613.23/1,460.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.88

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