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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.71, 1,986.78 and 810.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.71, 1,986.78 and 810.19 is: 1,118.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.71 : 1,986.78 = 810.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.71/1,986.78 = 810.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.71x = 1,986.78 × 810.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.71x = 1,609,669.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,669.29/1,439.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.05

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