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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.36, 1,947.31 and 852.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.36, 1,947.31 and 852.14 is: 1,175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.36 : 1,947.31 = 852.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.36/1,947.31 = 852.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.36x = 1,947.31 × 852.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.36x = 1,659,383.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,383.48/1,411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.74

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