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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.64, 1,986.66 and 1,048.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.64, 1,986.66 and 1,048.32 is: 1,446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.64 : 1,986.66 = 1,048.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.64/1,986.66 = 1,048.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.64x = 1,986.66 × 1,048.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.64x = 2,082,655.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,655.41/1,439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.65

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