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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.67, 1,988.15 and 802.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.67, 1,988.15 and 802.63 is: 1,107.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.67 : 1,988.15 = 802.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.67/1,988.15 = 802.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.67x = 1,988.15 × 802.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.67x = 1,595,738.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,738.89/1,440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.64

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