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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.94, 1,985.68 and 880.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.94, 1,985.68 and 880.34 is: 1,214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.94 : 1,985.68 = 880.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.94/1,985.68 = 880.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.94x = 1,985.68 × 880.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.94x = 1,748,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,073.53/1,438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.83

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