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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.99, 1,988.72 and 851.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.99, 1,988.72 and 851.50 is: 1,175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.99 : 1,988.72 = 851.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.99/1,988.72 = 851.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.99x = 1,988.72 × 851.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.99x = 1,693,395.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,395.08/1,440.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.16

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