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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.74, 2,158.32 and 464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.74, 2,158.32 and 464.94 is: 697.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.74 : 2,158.32 = 464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.74/2,158.32 = 464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.74x = 2,158.32 × 464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.74x = 1,003,489.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,489.30/1,438.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.48

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