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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.92, 1,988.16 and 917.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.92, 1,988.16 and 917.84 is: 1,266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.92 : 1,988.16 = 917.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.92/1,988.16 = 917.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.92x = 1,988.16 × 917.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.92x = 1,824,812.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,812.77/1,440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.42

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