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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.72, 1,986.62 and 810.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.72, 1,986.62 and 810.22 is: 1,117.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.72 : 1,986.62 = 810.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.72/1,986.62 = 810.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.72x = 1,986.62 × 810.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.72x = 1,609,590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,590.24/1,439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.99

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