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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.52, 1,985.12 and 817.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.52, 1,985.12 and 817.52 is: 1,128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.52 : 1,985.12 = 817.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.52/1,985.12 = 817.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.52x = 1,985.12 × 817.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.52x = 1,622,875.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,875.30/1,438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.16

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