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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.16, 1,983.90 and 848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.16, 1,983.90 and 848.48 is: 1,170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.16 : 1,983.90 = 848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.16/1,983.90 = 848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.16x = 1,983.90 × 848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.16x = 1,683,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,299.47/1,438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.45

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