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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.40, 1,989.40 and 851.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.40, 1,989.40 and 851.90 is: 1,175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.40 : 1,989.40 = 851.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.40/1,989.40 = 851.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.40x = 1,989.40 × 851.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.40x = 1,694,769.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,769.86/1,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.78

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