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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.92, 2,157.57 and 687.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.92, 2,157.57 and 687.58 is: 1,030.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.92 : 2,157.57 = 687.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.92/2,157.57 = 687.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.92x = 2,157.57 × 687.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.92x = 1,483,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,496.59/1,438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.98

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