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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.28, 1,983.96 and 1,361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.28, 1,983.96 and 1,361.52 is: 1,876.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.28 : 1,983.96 = 1,361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.28/1,983.96 = 1,361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.28x = 1,983.96 × 1,361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.28x = 2,701,201.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,201.22/1,439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.77

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