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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.82, 1,987.28 and 1,193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.82, 1,987.28 and 1,193.39 is: 1,648.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.82 : 1,987.28 = 1,193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.82/1,987.28 = 1,193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.82x = 1,987.28 × 1,193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.82x = 2,371,584.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,584.18/1,438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.29

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