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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.50, 1,984.66 and 848.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.50, 1,984.66 and 848.92 is: 1,171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.50 : 1,984.66 = 848.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.50/1,984.66 = 848.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.50x = 1,984.66 × 848.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.50x = 1,684,817.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,817.57/1,438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.23

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