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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.05, 2,156.67 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.05, 2,156.67 and 450.66 is: 675.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.05 : 2,156.67 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.05/2,156.67 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.05x = 2,156.67 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.05x = 971,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,924.90/1,438.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.86

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