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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.41, 1,691.24 and 852.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.41, 1,691.24 and 852.18 is: 1,176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.41 : 1,691.24 = 852.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.41/1,691.24 = 852.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.41x = 1,691.24 × 852.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.41x = 1,441,236.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,236.64/1,225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.13

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