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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.89, 1,988.40 and 881.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.89, 1,988.40 and 881.37 is: 1,216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.89 : 1,988.40 = 881.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.89/1,988.40 = 881.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.89x = 1,988.40 × 881.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.89x = 1,752,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,516.11/1,440.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.27

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