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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.88, 1,987.03 and 818.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.88, 1,987.03 and 818.88 is: 1,130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.88 : 1,987.03 = 818.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.88/1,987.03 = 818.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.88x = 1,987.03 × 818.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.88x = 1,627,139.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,139.13/1,439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.05

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