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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.89, 1,987.12 and 810.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.89, 1,987.12 and 810.38 is: 1,118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.89 : 1,987.12 = 810.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.89/1,987.12 = 810.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.89x = 1,987.12 × 810.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.89x = 1,610,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,323.73/1,439.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.37

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