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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.44, 1,975.66 and 1,393.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.44, 1,975.66 and 1,393.98 is: 1,923.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.44 : 1,975.66 = 1,393.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.44/1,975.66 = 1,393.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.44x = 1,975.66 × 1,393.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.44x = 2,754,019.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,019.63/1,431.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.95

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