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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.34, 1,862.24 and 852.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.34, 1,862.24 and 852.10 is: 1,175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.34 : 1,862.24 = 852.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.34/1,862.24 = 852.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.34x = 1,862.24 × 852.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.34x = 1,586,805.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,805.79/1,350.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.12

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