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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.22, 1,948.08 and 852.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.22, 1,948.08 and 852.45 is: 1,175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.22 : 1,948.08 = 852.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.22/1,948.08 = 852.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.22x = 1,948.08 × 852.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.22x = 1,660,640.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,640.80/1,412.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.91

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