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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.67, 2,158 and 398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.67, 2,158 and 398.67 is: 598.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.67 : 2,158 = 398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.67/2,158 = 398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.67x = 2,158 × 398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.67x = 860,329.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,329.86/1,438.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.00

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