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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.73, 2,159.38 and 399.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.73, 2,159.38 and 399.62 is: 599.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.73 : 2,159.38 = 399.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.73/2,159.38 = 399.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.73x = 2,159.38 × 399.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.73x = 862,929.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,929.44/1,439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.37

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