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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.76, 2,157.96 and 1,196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.76, 2,157.96 and 1,196.84 is: 1,795.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.76 : 2,157.96 = 1,196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.76/2,157.96 = 1,196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.76x = 2,157.96 × 1,196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.76x = 2,582,732.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,732.85/1,438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.11

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