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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.06, 1,999.56 and 851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.06, 1,999.56 and 851.40 is: 1,174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.06 : 1,999.56 = 851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.06/1,999.56 = 851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.06x = 1,999.56 × 851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.06x = 1,702,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,425.38/1,449.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.85

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