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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.30, 1,990.04 and 1,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.30, 1,990.04 and 1,364.40 is: 1,889.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.30 : 1,990.04 = 1,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.30/1,990.04 = 1,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.30x = 1,990.04 × 1,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.30x = 2,715,203.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,203.75/1,437.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.10

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