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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.02, 1,983.57 and 1,084.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.02, 1,983.57 and 1,084.50 is: 1,495.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.02 : 1,983.57 = 1,084.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.02/1,983.57 = 1,084.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.02x = 1,983.57 × 1,084.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.02x = 2,151,181.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,181.67/1,438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.93

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