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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.44, 1,930.50 and 1,388.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.44, 1,930.50 and 1,388.76 is: 1,899.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.44 : 1,930.50 = 1,388.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.44/1,930.50 = 1,388.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.44x = 1,930.50 × 1,388.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.44x = 2,681,001.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,001.18/1,411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.48

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