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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.05, 2,158.61 and 1,076.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.05, 2,158.61 and 1,076.14 is: 1,614.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.05 : 2,158.61 = 1,076.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.05/2,158.61 = 1,076.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.05x = 2,158.61 × 1,076.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.05x = 2,322,969.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,969.94/1,439.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.24

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