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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.32, 2,153.88 and 1,195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.32, 2,153.88 and 1,195.68 is: 1,790.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.32 : 2,153.88 = 1,195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.32/2,153.88 = 1,195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.32x = 2,153.88 × 1,195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.32x = 2,575,351.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,351.24/1,438.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.53

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