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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.29, 1,984.80 and 848.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.29, 1,984.80 and 848.81 is: 1,171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.29 : 1,984.80 = 848.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.29/1,984.80 = 848.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.29x = 1,984.80 × 848.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.29x = 1,684,726.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,726.23/1,438.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.34

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