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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.84, 2,459.58 and 485.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.84, 2,459.58 and 485.56 is: 728.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.84 : 2,459.58 = 485.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.84/2,459.58 = 485.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.84x = 2,459.58 × 485.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.84x = 1,194,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,273.66/1,639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.29

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