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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.56, 2,158.08 and 514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.56, 2,158.08 and 514.08 is: 771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.56 : 2,158.08 = 514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.56/2,158.08 = 514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.56x = 2,158.08 × 514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.56x = 1,109,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,425.77/1,438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.21

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