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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.50, 1,984.32 and 941.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.50, 1,984.32 and 941.03 is: 1,298.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.50 : 1,984.32 = 941.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.50/1,984.32 = 941.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.50x = 1,984.32 × 941.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.50x = 1,867,294.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,294.73/1,438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.08

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