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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.98, 1,985.85 and 809.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.98, 1,985.85 and 809.52 is: 1,117.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.98 : 1,985.85 = 809.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.98/1,985.85 = 809.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.98x = 1,985.85 × 809.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.98x = 1,607,585.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,585.29/1,438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.17

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