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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.49, 2,157.73 and 514.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.49, 2,157.73 and 514.01 is: 771.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.49 : 2,157.73 = 514.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.49/2,157.73 = 514.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.49x = 2,157.73 × 514.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.49x = 1,109,094.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,094.80/1,438.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.01

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