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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.42, 1,986.36 and 810.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.42, 1,986.36 and 810.02 is: 1,117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.42 : 1,986.36 = 810.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.42/1,986.36 = 810.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.42x = 1,986.36 × 810.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.42x = 1,608,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,991.33/1,439.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.81

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