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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.82, 1,553.20 and 852.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.82, 1,553.20 and 852.21 is: 1,284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.82 : 1,553.20 = 852.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.82/1,553.20 = 852.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.82x = 1,553.20 × 852.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.82x = 1,323,650.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,650.44/1,030.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.08

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