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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.88, 1,983.80 and 848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.88, 1,983.80 and 848.30 is: 1,170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.88 : 1,983.80 = 848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.88/1,983.80 = 848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.88x = 1,983.80 × 848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.88x = 1,682,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,857.18/1,437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.38

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