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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.66, 1,986.77 and 810.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.66, 1,986.77 and 810.25 is: 1,118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.66 : 1,986.77 = 810.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.66/1,986.77 = 810.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.66x = 1,986.77 × 810.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.66x = 1,609,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,777.45/1,439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.16

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