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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.28, 2,158.86 and 452.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.28, 2,158.86 and 452.07 is: 678.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.28 : 2,158.86 = 452.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.28/2,158.86 = 452.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.28x = 2,158.86 × 452.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.28x = 975,953.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,953.58/1,439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.08

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