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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.39, 2,189.77 and 485.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.39, 2,189.77 and 485.96 is: 728.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.39 : 2,189.77 = 485.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.39/2,189.77 = 485.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.39x = 2,189.77 × 485.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.39x = 1,064,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,128.47/1,460.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.66

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