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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.84, 1,987.06 and 810.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.84, 1,987.06 and 810.32 is: 1,118.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.84 : 1,987.06 = 810.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.84/1,987.06 = 810.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.84x = 1,987.06 × 810.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.84x = 1,610,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,154.46/1,439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.29

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