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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438, 2,157.36 and 412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438, 2,157.36 and 412 is: 618.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438 : 2,157.36 = 412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438/2,157.36 = 412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438x = 2,157.36 × 412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438x = 888,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,832.32/1,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.10

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