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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.62, 1,985.94 and 1,019.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.62, 1,985.94 and 1,019.67 is: 1,405.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.62 : 1,985.94 = 1,019.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.62/1,985.94 = 1,019.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.62x = 1,985.94 × 1,019.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.62x = 2,025,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,003.44/1,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.65

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