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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.13, 2,157.33 and 398.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.13, 2,157.33 and 398.20 is: 597.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.13 : 2,157.33 = 398.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.13/2,157.33 = 398.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.13x = 2,157.33 × 398.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.13x = 859,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,048.81/1,438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.34

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