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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.75, 1,984.14 and 848.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.75, 1,984.14 and 848.79 is: 1,171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.75 : 1,984.14 = 848.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.75/1,984.14 = 848.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.75x = 1,984.14 × 848.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.75x = 1,684,118.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,118.19/1,437.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.36

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