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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.25, 1,990.23 and 852.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.25, 1,990.23 and 852.98 is: 1,177.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.25 : 1,990.23 = 852.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.25/1,990.23 = 852.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.25x = 1,990.23 × 852.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.25x = 1,697,616.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,616.43/1,442.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.06

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