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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.16, 1,987.61 and 810.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.16, 1,987.61 and 810.81 is: 1,119.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.16 : 1,987.61 = 810.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.16/1,987.61 = 810.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.16x = 1,987.61 × 810.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.16x = 1,611,574.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,574.57/1,440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.03

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