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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.25, 2,159.00 and 413.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.25, 2,159.00 and 413.25 is: 619.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.25 : 2,159.00 = 413.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.25/2,159.00 = 413.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.25x = 2,159.00 × 413.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.25x = 892,204.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,204.68/1,439.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.91

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