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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.94, 2,158.18 and 399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.94, 2,158.18 and 399.04 is: 598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.94 : 2,158.18 = 399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.94/2,158.18 = 399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.94x = 2,158.18 × 399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.94x = 861,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,200.15/1,438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.50

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