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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.04, 1,984.20 and 848.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.04, 1,984.20 and 848.43 is: 1,170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.04 : 1,984.20 = 848.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.04/1,984.20 = 848.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.04x = 1,984.20 × 848.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.04x = 1,683,454.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,454.81/1,438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.66

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