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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.24, 1,984.74 and 848.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.24, 1,984.74 and 848.83 is: 1,171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.24 : 1,984.74 = 848.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.24/1,984.74 = 848.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.24x = 1,984.74 × 848.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.24x = 1,684,706.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,706.85/1,438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.37

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