1985 OIM Problems/Problem 3

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Problem

Find the roots $r_1$, $r_2$, $r_3$, and $r_4$ of the equation: \[4x^4-ax^3+bx^2-cx+5=0\] knowing that they're all real, positives and that: \[\frac{r_1}{2}+\frac{r_2}{4}+\frac{r_3}{5}+\frac{r_4}{8}=1\]

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