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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.77, 1,984.37 and 848.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.77, 1,984.37 and 848.63 is: 1,171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.77 : 1,984.37 = 848.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.77/1,984.37 = 848.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.77x = 1,984.37 × 848.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.77x = 1,683,996.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,996.63/1,437.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.25

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