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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.38, 1,989.15 and 852.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.38, 1,989.15 and 852.30 is: 1,176.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.38 : 1,989.15 = 852.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.38/1,989.15 = 852.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.38x = 1,989.15 × 852.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.38x = 1,695,352.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,352.55/1,441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.20

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