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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.94, 2,160.45 and 618.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.94, 2,160.45 and 618.06 is: 927.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.94 : 2,160.45 = 618.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.94/2,160.45 = 618.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.94x = 2,160.45 × 618.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.94x = 1,335,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,287.73/1,439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.32

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