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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.66, 1,986.78 and 810.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.66, 1,986.78 and 810.17 is: 1,118.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.66 : 1,986.78 = 810.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.66/1,986.78 = 810.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.66x = 1,986.78 × 810.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.66x = 1,609,636.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,636.73/1,439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.07

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