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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.54, 2,459.31 and 485.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.54, 2,459.31 and 485.29 is: 727.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.54 : 2,459.31 = 485.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.54/2,459.31 = 485.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.54x = 2,459.31 × 485.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.54x = 1,193,478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,478.55/1,639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.94

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