Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.50, 1,987.90 and 819.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,440.50, 1,987.90 and 819.50 is: 1,130.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,440.50 : 1,987.90 = 819.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,440.50/1,987.90 = 819.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,440.50x = 1,987.90 × 819.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,440.50x = 1,629,084.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,629,084.05/1,440.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,130.92
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