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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.03, 2,158.55 and 413.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.03, 2,158.55 and 413.03 is: 619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.03 : 2,158.55 = 413.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.03/2,158.55 = 413.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.03x = 2,158.55 × 413.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.03x = 891,545.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,545.91/1,439.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.55

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