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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.47, 2,157.66 and 1,205.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.47, 2,157.66 and 1,205.19 is: 1,807.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.47 : 2,157.66 = 1,205.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.47/2,157.66 = 1,205.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.47x = 2,157.66 × 1,205.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.47x = 2,600,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,390.26/1,438.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.75

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