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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.92, 1,987.18 and 810.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.92, 1,987.18 and 810.39 is: 1,118.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.92 : 1,987.18 = 810.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.92/1,987.18 = 810.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.92x = 1,987.18 × 810.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.92x = 1,610,382.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,382.85/1,439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.39

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