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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.82, 1,942.26 and 988.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.82, 1,942.26 and 988.44 is: 1,362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.82 : 1,942.26 = 988.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.82/1,942.26 = 988.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.82x = 1,942.26 × 988.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.82x = 1,919,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,807.47/1,408.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.71

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