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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.32, 1,940.88 and 1,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.32, 1,940.88 and 1,097.28 is: 1,512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.32 : 1,940.88 = 1,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.32/1,940.88 = 1,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.32x = 1,940.88 × 1,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.32x = 2,129,688.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,688.81/1,408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.22

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