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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.43, 1,988.08 and 851.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.43, 1,988.08 and 851.15 is: 1,174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.43 : 1,988.08 = 851.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.43/1,988.08 = 851.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.43x = 1,988.08 × 851.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.43x = 1,692,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,157.13/1,440.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.76

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