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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.88, 1,980.48 and 1,273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.88, 1,980.48 and 1,273.76 is: 1,753.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.88 : 1,980.48 = 1,273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.88/1,980.48 = 1,273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.88x = 1,980.48 × 1,273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.88x = 2,522,656.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,656.20/1,438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.21

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