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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.89, 2,160.03 and 466.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.89, 2,160.03 and 466.13 is: 699.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.89 : 2,160.03 = 466.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.89/2,160.03 = 466.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.89x = 2,160.03 × 466.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.89x = 1,006,854.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,854.78/1,439.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.26

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