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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.41, 1,985.10 and 808.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.41, 1,985.10 and 808.98 is: 1,116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.41 : 1,985.10 = 808.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.41/1,985.10 = 808.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.41x = 1,985.10 × 808.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.41x = 1,605,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,906.20/1,438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.45

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