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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.13, 1,987.38 and 819.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.13, 1,987.38 and 819.13 is: 1,130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.13 : 1,987.38 = 819.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.13/1,987.38 = 819.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.13x = 1,987.38 × 819.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.13x = 1,627,922.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,922.58/1,440.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.40

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