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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.14, 1,985.64 and 1,144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.14, 1,985.64 and 1,144.10 is: 1,579.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.14 : 1,985.64 = 1,144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.14/1,985.64 = 1,144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.14x = 1,985.64 × 1,144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.14x = 2,271,770.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,770.72/1,438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.66

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