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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.10, 1,986.06 and 1,124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.10, 1,986.06 and 1,124.76 is: 1,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.10 : 1,986.06 = 1,124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.10/1,986.06 = 1,124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.10x = 1,986.06 × 1,124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.10x = 2,233,840.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,840.85/1,439.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.25

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