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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.97, 1,999.92 and 851.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.97, 1,999.92 and 851.59 is: 1,175.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.97 : 1,999.92 = 851.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.97/1,999.92 = 851.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.97x = 1,999.92 × 851.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.97x = 1,703,119.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,119.00/1,448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.40

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