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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.22, 2,158.68 and 465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.22, 2,158.68 and 465.32 is: 697.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.22 : 2,158.68 = 465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.22/2,158.68 = 465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.22x = 2,158.68 × 465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.22x = 1,004,476.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,476.98/1,439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.93

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