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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.46, 1,988.91 and 851.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.46, 1,988.91 and 851.87 is: 1,175.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.46 : 1,988.91 = 851.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.46/1,988.91 = 851.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.46x = 1,988.91 × 851.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.46x = 1,694,282.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,282.82/1,441.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.40

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