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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.73, 1,984.26 and 848.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.73, 1,984.26 and 848.26 is: 1,170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.73 : 1,984.26 = 848.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.73/1,984.26 = 848.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.73x = 1,984.26 × 848.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.73x = 1,683,168.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,168.39/1,437.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.71

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