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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.64, 1,991.04 and 1,068.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.64, 1,991.04 and 1,068.16 is: 1,476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.64 : 1,991.04 = 1,068.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.64/1,991.04 = 1,068.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.64x = 1,991.04 × 1,068.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.64x = 2,126,749.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,749.29/1,440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.25

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