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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.22, 1,987.48 and 810.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.22, 1,987.48 and 810.75 is: 1,118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.22 : 1,987.48 = 810.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.22/1,987.48 = 810.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.22x = 1,987.48 × 810.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.22x = 1,611,345.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,345.04/1,440.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.82

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