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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.86, 2,159.82 and 465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.86, 2,159.82 and 465.96 is: 698.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.86 : 2,159.82 = 465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.86/2,159.82 = 465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.86x = 2,159.82 × 465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.86x = 1,006,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,389.73/1,439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.95

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