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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.51, 1,985.03 and 808.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.51, 1,985.03 and 808.92 is: 1,116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.51 : 1,985.03 = 808.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.51/1,985.03 = 808.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.51x = 1,985.03 × 808.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.51x = 1,605,730.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,730.47/1,438.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.25

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