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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.02, 2,158.52 and 465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.02, 2,158.52 and 465.20 is: 697.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.02 : 2,158.52 = 465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.02/2,158.52 = 465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.02x = 2,158.52 × 465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.02x = 1,004,143.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,143.50/1,439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.80

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