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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.62, 1,985.54 and 809.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.62, 1,985.54 and 809.43 is: 1,117.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.62 : 1,985.54 = 809.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.62/1,985.54 = 809.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.62x = 1,985.54 × 809.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.62x = 1,607,151.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,151.60/1,438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.15

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