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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.66, 2,158.18 and 658.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.66, 2,158.18 and 658.48 is: 987.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.66 : 2,158.18 = 658.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.66/2,158.18 = 658.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.66x = 2,158.18 × 658.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.66x = 1,421,118.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,118.37/1,438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.81

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