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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.02, 1,861.91 and 852.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.02, 1,861.91 and 852.47 is: 1,175.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.02 : 1,861.91 = 852.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.02/1,861.91 = 852.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.02x = 1,861.91 × 852.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.02x = 1,587,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,231.90/1,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.71

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