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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.68, 2,159.84 and 574.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.68, 2,159.84 and 574.08 is: 861.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.68 : 2,159.84 = 574.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.68/2,159.84 = 574.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.68x = 2,159.84 × 574.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.68x = 1,239,920.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,920.95/1,439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.25

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