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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.92, 1,986.08 and 849.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.92, 1,986.08 and 849.64 is: 1,172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.92 : 1,986.08 = 849.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.92/1,986.08 = 849.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.92x = 1,986.08 × 849.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.92x = 1,687,453.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,453.01/1,438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.72

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