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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.14, 1,988.80 and 851.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.14, 1,988.80 and 851.56 is: 1,175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.14 : 1,988.80 = 851.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.14/1,988.80 = 851.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.14x = 1,988.80 × 851.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.14x = 1,693,591.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,591.40/1,441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.17

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