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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.78, 1,984.51 and 848.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.78, 1,984.51 and 848.51 is: 1,171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.78 : 1,984.51 = 848.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.78/1,984.51 = 848.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.78x = 1,984.51 × 848.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.78x = 1,683,876.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,876.58/1,437.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.16

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