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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.74, 2,158.45 and 501.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.74, 2,158.45 and 501.55 is: 752.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.74 : 2,158.45 = 501.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.74/2,158.45 = 501.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.74x = 2,158.45 × 501.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.74x = 1,082,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,571.85/1,438.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.45

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