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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.23, 1,982.51 and 1,202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.23, 1,982.51 and 1,202.96 is: 1,658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.23 : 1,982.51 = 1,202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.23/1,982.51 = 1,202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.23x = 1,982.51 × 1,202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.23x = 2,384,880.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,880.23/1,438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.21

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