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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.05, 2,158.17 and 451.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.05, 2,158.17 and 451.66 is: 677.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.05 : 2,158.17 = 451.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.05/2,158.17 = 451.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.05x = 2,158.17 × 451.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.05x = 974,759.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,759.06/1,439.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.36

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