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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.95, 2,158.52 and 573.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.95, 2,158.52 and 573.25 is: 859.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.95 : 2,158.52 = 573.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.95/2,158.52 = 573.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.95x = 2,158.52 × 573.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.95x = 1,237,371.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,371.59/1,438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.91

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