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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.11, 2,158.62 and 465.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.11, 2,158.62 and 465.19 is: 697.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.11 : 2,158.62 = 465.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.11/2,158.62 = 465.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.11x = 2,158.62 × 465.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.11x = 1,004,161.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,161.30/1,439.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.76

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