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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.76, 2,156.88 and 573.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.76, 2,156.88 and 573.68 is: 860.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.76 : 2,156.88 = 573.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.76/2,156.88 = 573.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.76x = 2,156.88 × 573.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.76x = 1,237,358.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,358.92/1,438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.02

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