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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.56, 2,155.96 and 1,044.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.56, 2,155.96 and 1,044.56 is: 1,565.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.56 : 2,155.96 = 1,044.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.56/2,155.96 = 1,044.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.56x = 2,155.96 × 1,044.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.56x = 2,252,013.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,013.58/1,438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.47

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