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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.88, 1,989.84 and 852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.88, 1,989.84 and 852.80 is: 1,176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.88 : 1,989.84 = 852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.88/1,989.84 = 852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.88x = 1,989.84 × 852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.88x = 1,696,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,935.55/1,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.89

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