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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.89, 2,098.60 and 851.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.89, 2,098.60 and 851.71 is: 1,275.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.89 : 2,098.60 = 851.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.89/2,098.60 = 851.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.89x = 2,098.60 × 851.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.89x = 1,787,391.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,391.23/1,400.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.90

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