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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.84, 2,159.04 and 952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.84, 2,159.04 and 952.12 is: 1,428.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.84 : 2,159.04 = 952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.84/2,159.04 = 952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.84x = 2,159.04 × 952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.84x = 2,055,665.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,665.16/1,438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.70

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