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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.36, 2,148.21 and 1,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.36, 2,148.21 and 1,233 is: 1,838.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.36 : 2,148.21 = 1,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.36/2,148.21 = 1,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.36x = 2,148.21 × 1,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.36x = 2,648,742.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,742.93/1,440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.95

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