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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.59, 2,189.59 and 535.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.59, 2,189.59 and 535.94 is: 803.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.59 : 2,189.59 = 535.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.59/2,189.59 = 535.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.59x = 2,189.59 × 535.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.59x = 1,173,475.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,475.24/1,460.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.42

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