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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.01, 2,162.68 and 955.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.01, 2,162.68 and 955.15 is: 1,435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.01 : 2,162.68 = 955.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.01/2,162.68 = 955.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.01x = 2,162.68 × 955.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.01x = 2,065,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,676.01/1,439.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.48

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