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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.02, 1,984.62 and 848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.02, 1,984.62 and 848.76 is: 1,171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.02 : 1,984.62 = 848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.02/1,984.62 = 848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.02x = 1,984.62 × 848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.02x = 1,684,466.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,466.07/1,438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.38

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