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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.83, 2,158.23 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.83, 2,158.23 and 573.12 is: 859.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.83 : 2,158.23 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.83/2,158.23 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.83x = 2,158.23 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.83x = 1,236,924.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,924.78/1,438.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.67

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