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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.28, 1,983.92 and 1,089.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.28, 1,983.92 and 1,089.36 is: 1,501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.28 : 1,983.92 = 1,089.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.28/1,983.92 = 1,089.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.28x = 1,983.92 × 1,089.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.28x = 2,161,203.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,203.09/1,439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.59

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