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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.74, 2,158.02 and 617.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.74, 2,158.02 and 617.59 is: 925.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.74 : 2,158.02 = 617.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.74/2,158.02 = 617.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.74x = 2,158.02 × 617.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.74x = 1,332,771.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,771.57/1,439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.70

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