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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.65, 2,158.73 and 708.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.65, 2,158.73 and 708.13 is: 1,062.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.65 : 2,158.73 = 708.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.65/2,158.73 = 708.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.65x = 2,158.73 × 708.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.65x = 1,528,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,661.47/1,438.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.57

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