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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.57, 2,157.72 and 464.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.57, 2,157.72 and 464.14 is: 696.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.57 : 2,157.72 = 464.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.57/2,157.72 = 464.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.57x = 2,157.72 × 464.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.57x = 1,001,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,484.16/1,438.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.17

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