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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.62, 2,158.88 and 514.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.62, 2,158.88 and 514.17 is: 771.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.62 : 2,158.88 = 514.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.62/2,158.88 = 514.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.62x = 2,158.88 × 514.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.62x = 1,110,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,028.76/1,438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.59

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