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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.48, 1,985.04 and 808.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.48, 1,985.04 and 808.96 is: 1,116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.48 : 1,985.04 = 808.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.48/1,985.04 = 808.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.48x = 1,985.04 × 808.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.48x = 1,605,817.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,817.96/1,438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.33

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