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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.76, 1,988.88 and 916.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.76, 1,988.88 and 916.88 is: 1,264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.76 : 1,988.88 = 916.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.76/1,988.88 = 916.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.76x = 1,988.88 × 916.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.76x = 1,823,564.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,564.29/1,441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.82

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