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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.56, 1,985.36 and 817.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.56, 1,985.36 and 817.44 is: 1,128.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.56 : 1,985.36 = 817.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.56/1,985.36 = 817.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.56x = 1,985.36 × 817.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.56x = 1,622,912.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,912.68/1,438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.15

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