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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.84, 1,987.65 and 910.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.84, 1,987.65 and 910.38 is: 1,255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.84 : 1,987.65 = 910.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.84/1,987.65 = 910.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.84x = 1,987.65 × 910.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.84x = 1,809,516.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,516.81/1,440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.88

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