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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.22, 1,689.54 and 852.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.22, 1,689.54 and 852.62 is: 1,175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.22 : 1,689.54 = 852.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.22/1,689.54 = 852.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.22x = 1,689.54 × 852.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.22x = 1,440,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,535.59/1,225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.74

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