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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.58, 2,159.69 and 413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.58, 2,159.69 and 413.50 is: 620.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.58 : 2,159.69 = 413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.58/2,159.69 = 413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.58x = 2,159.69 × 413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.58x = 893,031.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,031.82/1,439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.34

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