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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.19, 2,158.10 and 605.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.19, 2,158.10 and 605.17 is: 908.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.19 : 2,158.10 = 605.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.19/2,158.10 = 605.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.19x = 2,158.10 × 605.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.19x = 1,306,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,017.38/1,438.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.10

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