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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.89, 2,159.46 and 1,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.89, 2,159.46 and 1,093.20 is: 1,638.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.89 : 2,159.46 = 1,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.89/2,159.46 = 1,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.89x = 2,159.46 × 1,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.89x = 2,360,713.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,713.57/1,440.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.37

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