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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.72, 1,985.43 and 1,376.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.72, 1,985.43 and 1,376.11 is: 1,895.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.72 : 1,985.43 = 1,376.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.72/1,985.43 = 1,376.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.72x = 1,985.43 × 1,376.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.72x = 2,732,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,170.08/1,441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.08

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