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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438, 1,984.68 and 1,088.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438, 1,984.68 and 1,088.08 is: 1,501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438 : 1,984.68 = 1,088.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438/1,984.68 = 1,088.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438x = 1,984.68 × 1,088.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438x = 2,159,490.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,490.61/1,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.73

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