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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.04, 1,982.76 and 1,408.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.04, 1,982.76 and 1,408.28 is: 1,937.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.04 : 1,982.76 = 1,408.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.04/1,982.76 = 1,408.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.04x = 1,982.76 × 1,408.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.04x = 2,792,281.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,281.25/1,441.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.68

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