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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.46, 2,152.83 and 858.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.46, 2,152.83 and 858.50 is: 1,284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.46 : 2,152.83 = 858.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.46/2,152.83 = 858.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.46x = 2,152.83 × 858.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.46x = 1,848,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,204.56/1,438.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.85

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