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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.36, 1,987.72 and 810.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.36, 1,987.72 and 810.92 is: 1,119.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.36 : 1,987.72 = 810.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.36/1,987.72 = 810.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.36x = 1,987.72 × 810.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.36x = 1,611,884.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,884.84/1,440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.08

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