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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.30, 2,158.01 and 1,030.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.30, 2,158.01 and 1,030.67 is: 1,546.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.30 : 2,158.01 = 1,030.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.30/2,158.01 = 1,030.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.30x = 2,158.01 × 1,030.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.30x = 2,224,180.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,180.22/1,438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.40

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