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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.96, 1,985.84 and 809.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.96, 1,985.84 and 809.59 is: 1,117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.96 : 1,985.84 = 809.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.96/1,985.84 = 809.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.96x = 1,985.84 × 809.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.96x = 1,607,716.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,716.21/1,438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.28

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