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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.50 : 1,987.90 = 819.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.50/1,987.90 = 819.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.50x = 1,987.90 × 819.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.50x = 1,629,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,084.05/1,440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.92

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