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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.52, 2,158.98 and 465.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.52, 2,158.98 and 465.66 is: 698.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.52 : 2,158.98 = 465.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.52/2,158.98 = 465.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.52x = 2,158.98 × 465.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.52x = 1,005,350.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,350.63/1,439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.39

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