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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.24, 1,908.92 and 852.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.24, 1,908.92 and 852.02 is: 1,175.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.24 : 1,908.92 = 852.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.24/1,908.92 = 852.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.24x = 1,908.92 × 852.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.24x = 1,626,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,430.60/1,383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.81

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