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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.76, 1,986.85 and 810.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.76, 1,986.85 and 810.29 is: 1,118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.76 : 1,986.85 = 810.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.76/1,986.85 = 810.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.76x = 1,986.85 × 810.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.76x = 1,609,924.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,924.69/1,439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.19

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