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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.44, 1,985.95 and 996.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.44, 1,985.95 and 996.18 is: 1,375.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.44 : 1,985.95 = 996.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.44/1,985.95 = 996.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.44x = 1,985.95 × 996.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.44x = 1,978,363.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,363.67/1,438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.35

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