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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.02, 2,155.22 and 615.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.02, 2,155.22 and 615.32 is: 922.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.02 : 2,155.22 = 615.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.02/2,155.22 = 615.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.02x = 2,155.22 × 615.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.02x = 1,326,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,149.97/1,438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.21

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