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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.37, 1,947.88 and 852.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.37, 1,947.88 and 852.16 is: 1,176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.37 : 1,947.88 = 852.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.37/1,947.88 = 852.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.37x = 1,947.88 × 852.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.37x = 1,659,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,895.68/1,411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.09

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