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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.28, 1,987.62 and 819.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.28, 1,987.62 and 819.28 is: 1,130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.28 : 1,987.62 = 819.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.28/1,987.62 = 819.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.28x = 1,987.62 × 819.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.28x = 1,628,417.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,417.31/1,440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.63

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