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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.99, 2,159.73 and 1,274.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.99, 2,159.73 and 1,274.90 is: 1,910.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.99 : 2,159.73 = 1,274.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.99/2,159.73 = 1,274.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.99x = 2,159.73 × 1,274.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.99x = 2,753,428.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,428.98/1,440.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.79

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