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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.46, 1,988.24 and 851.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.46, 1,988.24 and 851.32 is: 1,175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.46 : 1,988.24 = 851.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.46/1,988.24 = 851.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.46x = 1,988.24 × 851.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.46x = 1,692,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,619.25/1,440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.06

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