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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.52, 1,988.07 and 851.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.52, 1,988.07 and 851.26 is: 1,174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.52 : 1,988.07 = 851.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.52/1,988.07 = 851.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.52x = 1,988.07 × 851.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.52x = 1,692,364.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,364.47/1,440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.83

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