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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.48, 2,157.68 and 1,005.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.48, 2,157.68 and 1,005.92 is: 1,508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.48 : 2,157.68 = 1,005.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.48/2,157.68 = 1,005.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.48x = 2,157.68 × 1,005.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.48x = 2,170,453.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,453.47/1,438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.85

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