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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.73, 1,988.24 and 851.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.73, 1,988.24 and 851.61 is: 1,175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.73 : 1,988.24 = 851.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.73/1,988.24 = 851.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.73x = 1,988.24 × 851.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.73x = 1,693,205.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,205.07/1,440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.24

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