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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.92, 1,988.84 and 851.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.92, 1,988.84 and 851.64 is: 1,175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.92 : 1,988.84 = 851.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.92/1,988.84 = 851.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.92x = 1,988.84 × 851.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.92x = 1,693,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,775.70/1,440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.48

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