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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.25, 1,985.03 and 848.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.25, 1,985.03 and 848.93 is: 1,171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.25 : 1,985.03 = 848.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.25/1,985.03 = 848.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.25x = 1,985.03 × 848.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.25x = 1,685,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,147.27/1,438.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.67

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