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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.40, 2,155.98 and 708.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.40, 2,155.98 and 708.49 is: 1,061.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.40 : 2,155.98 = 708.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.40/2,155.98 = 708.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.40x = 2,155.98 × 708.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.40x = 1,527,495.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,495.62/1,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.94

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