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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.40, 1,983.99 and 848.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.40, 1,983.99 and 848.13 is: 1,170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.40 : 1,983.99 = 848.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.40/1,983.99 = 848.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.40x = 1,983.99 × 848.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.40x = 1,682,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,681.44/1,437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.64

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