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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.79, 2,190.32 and 583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.79, 2,190.32 and 583.44 is: 874.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.79 : 2,190.32 = 583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.79/2,190.32 = 583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.79x = 2,190.32 × 583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.79x = 1,277,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,917.38/1,460.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.81

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