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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.44, 1,987.82 and 819.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.44, 1,987.82 and 819.44 is: 1,130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.44 : 1,987.82 = 819.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.44/1,987.82 = 819.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.44x = 1,987.82 × 819.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.44x = 1,628,899.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,899.22/1,440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.83

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