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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.99, 1,998.93 and 851.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.99, 1,998.93 and 851.49 is: 1,174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.99 : 1,998.93 = 851.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.99/1,998.93 = 851.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.99x = 1,998.93 × 851.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.99x = 1,702,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,068.91/1,448.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.66

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