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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.98, 2,160.29 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.98, 2,160.29 and 466.08 is: 699.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.98 : 2,160.29 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.98/2,160.29 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.98x = 2,160.29 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.98x = 1,006,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,867.96/1,439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.22

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