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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.52, 1,987.96 and 811.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.52, 1,987.96 and 811.07 is: 1,119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.52 : 1,987.96 = 811.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.52/1,987.96 = 811.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.52x = 1,987.96 × 811.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.52x = 1,612,377.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,377.32/1,440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.30

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