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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.91, 2,158.86 and 708.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.91, 2,158.86 and 708.99 is: 1,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.91 : 2,158.86 = 708.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.91/2,158.86 = 708.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.91x = 2,158.86 × 708.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.91x = 1,530,610.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,610.15/1,438.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.73

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