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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.32, 2,158.84 and 466.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.32, 2,158.84 and 466.12 is: 699.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.32 : 2,158.84 = 466.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.32/2,158.84 = 466.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.32x = 2,158.84 × 466.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.32x = 1,006,278.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,278.50/1,439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.13

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