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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.34, 1,989.21 and 852.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.34, 1,989.21 and 852.02 is: 1,175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.34 : 1,989.21 = 852.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.34/1,989.21 = 852.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.34x = 1,989.21 × 852.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.34x = 1,694,846.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,846.70/1,441.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.88

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