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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.66, 1,985.18 and 809.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.66, 1,985.18 and 809.06 is: 1,116.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.66 : 1,985.18 = 809.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.66/1,985.18 = 809.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.66x = 1,985.18 × 809.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.66x = 1,606,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,129.73/1,438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.41

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