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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.29, 1,987.48 and 802.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.29, 1,987.48 and 802.19 is: 1,106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.29 : 1,987.48 = 802.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.29/1,987.48 = 802.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.29x = 1,987.48 × 802.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.29x = 1,594,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,327.45/1,440.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.95

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