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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.56, 2,160.18 and 606.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.56, 2,160.18 and 606.54 is: 910.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.56 : 2,160.18 = 606.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.56/2,160.18 = 606.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.56x = 2,160.18 × 606.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.56x = 1,310,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,235.58/1,439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.16

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