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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.51, 2,154.22 and 1,246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.51, 2,154.22 and 1,246.79 is: 1,865.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.51 : 2,154.22 = 1,246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.51/2,154.22 = 1,246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.51x = 2,154.22 × 1,246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.51x = 2,685,862.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,862.22/1,439.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.82

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