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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.10, 2,157.12 and 464.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.10, 2,157.12 and 464.90 is: 697.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.10 : 2,157.12 = 464.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.10/2,157.12 = 464.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.10x = 2,157.12 × 464.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.10x = 1,002,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,845.09/1,438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.34

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