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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.22, 1,986.12 and 915.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.22, 1,986.12 and 915.26 is: 1,263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.22 : 1,986.12 = 915.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.22/1,986.12 = 915.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.22x = 1,986.12 × 915.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.22x = 1,817,816.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,816.19/1,439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.06

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