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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.59, 2,459.75 and 485.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.59, 2,459.75 and 485.43 is: 728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.59 : 2,459.75 = 485.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.59/2,459.75 = 485.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.59x = 2,459.75 × 485.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.59x = 1,194,034.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,034.02/1,639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.25

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