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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.98, 1,986.84 and 973.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.98, 1,986.84 and 973.50 is: 1,344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.98 : 1,986.84 = 973.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.98/1,986.84 = 973.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.98x = 1,986.84 × 973.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.98x = 1,934,188.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,188.74/1,438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.14

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