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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.23, 1,986.13 and 818.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.23, 1,986.13 and 818.23 is: 1,129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.23 : 1,986.13 = 818.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.23/1,986.13 = 818.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.23x = 1,986.13 × 818.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.23x = 1,625,111.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,111.15/1,439.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.15

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