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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.38, 1,948.77 and 852.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.38, 1,948.77 and 852.94 is: 1,176.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.38 : 1,948.77 = 852.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.38/1,948.77 = 852.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.38x = 1,948.77 × 852.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.38x = 1,662,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,183.88/1,412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.87

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