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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.48, 1,985.09 and 817.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.48, 1,985.09 and 817.48 is: 1,128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.48 : 1,985.09 = 817.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.48/1,985.09 = 817.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.48x = 1,985.09 × 817.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.48x = 1,622,771.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,771.37/1,438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.12

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