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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.04, 1,987.30 and 819.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.04, 1,987.30 and 819.08 is: 1,130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.04 : 1,987.30 = 819.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.04/1,987.30 = 819.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.04x = 1,987.30 × 819.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.04x = 1,627,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,757.68/1,440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.36

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