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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.42, 2,158.84 and 745.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.42, 2,158.84 and 745.52 is: 1,118.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.42 : 2,158.84 = 745.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.42/2,158.84 = 745.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.42x = 2,158.84 × 745.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.42x = 1,609,458.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,458.40/1,438.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.91

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