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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.94, 1,985.73 and 817.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.94, 1,985.73 and 817.94 is: 1,128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.94 : 1,985.73 = 817.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.94/1,985.73 = 817.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.94x = 1,985.73 × 817.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.94x = 1,624,208.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,208.00/1,438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.75

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