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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.84, 2,190.67 and 638.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.84, 2,190.67 and 638.55 is: 957.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.84 : 2,190.67 = 638.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.84/2,190.67 = 638.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.84x = 2,190.67 × 638.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.84x = 1,398,850.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,850.73/1,460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.57

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