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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.10, 1,519.53 and 852.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.10, 1,519.53 and 852.10 is: 1,276.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.10 : 1,519.53 = 852.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.10/1,519.53 = 852.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.10x = 1,519.53 × 852.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.10x = 1,294,791.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,791.51/1,014.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.79

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