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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.04, 1,989.72 and 1,111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.04, 1,989.72 and 1,111.29 is: 1,535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.04 : 1,989.72 = 1,111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.04/1,989.72 = 1,111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.04x = 1,989.72 × 1,111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.04x = 2,211,155.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,155.94/1,440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.48

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