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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.58, 1,986.54 and 810.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.58, 1,986.54 and 810.21 is: 1,118.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.58 : 1,986.54 = 810.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.58/1,986.54 = 810.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.58x = 1,986.54 × 810.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.58x = 1,609,514.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,514.57/1,439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.04

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