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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.46, 1,666.26 and 852.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.46, 1,666.26 and 852.12 is: 1,278.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.46 : 1,666.26 = 852.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.46/1,666.26 = 852.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.46x = 1,666.26 × 852.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.46x = 1,419,853.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,853.47/1,110.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.62

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