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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.53, 1,987.95 and 851.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.53, 1,987.95 and 851.06 is: 1,174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.53 : 1,987.95 = 851.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.53/1,987.95 = 851.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.53x = 1,987.95 × 851.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.53x = 1,691,864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,864.73/1,440.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.48

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