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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.24, 1,711.18 and 852.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.24, 1,711.18 and 852.42 is: 1,279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.24 : 1,711.18 = 852.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.24/1,711.18 = 852.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.24x = 1,711.18 × 852.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.24x = 1,458,644.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,644.06/1,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.24

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