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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.05, 1,984.46 and 799.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.05, 1,984.46 and 799.99 is: 1,103.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.05 : 1,984.46 = 799.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.05/1,984.46 = 799.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.05x = 1,984.46 × 799.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.05x = 1,587,539.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,539.19/1,438.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.95

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