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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.48, 2,153.36 and 1,301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.48, 2,153.36 and 1,301.56 is: 1,948.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.48 : 2,153.36 = 1,301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.48/2,153.36 = 1,301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.48x = 2,153.36 × 1,301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.48x = 2,802,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,727.24/1,438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.40

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