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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.26, 1,987.56 and 819.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.26, 1,987.56 and 819.26 is: 1,130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.26 : 1,987.56 = 819.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.26/1,987.56 = 819.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.26x = 1,987.56 × 819.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.26x = 1,628,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,328.41/1,440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.58

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