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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.70, 1,988.16 and 851.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.70, 1,988.16 and 851.44 is: 1,174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.70 : 1,988.16 = 851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.70/1,988.16 = 851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.70x = 1,988.16 × 851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.70x = 1,692,798.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,798.95/1,440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.98

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