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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.84, 1,983.84 and 848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.84, 1,983.84 and 848.40 is: 1,170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.84 : 1,983.84 = 848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.84/1,983.84 = 848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.84x = 1,983.84 × 848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.84x = 1,683,089.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,089.86/1,437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.57

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