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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.23, 2,158.83 and 465.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.23, 2,158.83 and 465.31 is: 697.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.23 : 2,158.83 = 465.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.23/2,158.83 = 465.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.23x = 2,158.83 × 465.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.23x = 1,004,525.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,525.19/1,439.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.96

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