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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.61, 2,158.52 and 789.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.61, 2,158.52 and 789.26 is: 1,184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.61 : 2,158.52 = 789.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.61/2,158.52 = 789.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.61x = 2,158.52 × 789.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.61x = 1,703,618.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,618.76/1,438.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.22

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