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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.89, 2,158.05 and 658.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.89, 2,158.05 and 658.68 is: 987.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.89 : 2,158.05 = 658.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.89/2,158.05 = 658.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.89x = 2,158.05 × 658.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.89x = 1,421,464.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,464.37/1,438.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.89

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