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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.09, 1,988.51 and 1,125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.09, 1,988.51 and 1,125.15 is: 1,554.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.09 : 1,988.51 = 1,125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.09/1,988.51 = 1,125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.09x = 1,988.51 × 1,125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.09x = 2,237,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,366.40/1,439.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.71

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