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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442, 1,993.56 and 1,380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442, 1,993.56 and 1,380.80 is: 1,908.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442 : 1,993.56 = 1,380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442/1,993.56 = 1,380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442x = 1,993.56 × 1,380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442x = 2,752,707.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,707.65/1,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.95

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