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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.96, 2,159.98 and 399.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.96, 2,159.98 and 399.97 is: 599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.96 : 2,159.98 = 399.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.96/2,159.98 = 399.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.96x = 2,159.98 × 399.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.96x = 863,927.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,927.20/1,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.97

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