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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.94, 2,158.42 and 573.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.94, 2,158.42 and 573.26 is: 859.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.94 : 2,158.42 = 573.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.94/2,158.42 = 573.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.94x = 2,158.42 × 573.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.94x = 1,237,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,335.85/1,438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.89

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