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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.52, 1,987.66 and 851.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.52, 1,987.66 and 851.24 is: 1,174.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.52 : 1,987.66 = 851.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.52/1,987.66 = 851.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.52x = 1,987.66 × 851.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.52x = 1,691,975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,975.70/1,440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.56

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