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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.52, 2,017.76 and 841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.52, 2,017.76 and 841.52 is: 1,161.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.52 : 2,017.76 = 841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.52/2,017.76 = 841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.52x = 2,017.76 × 841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.52x = 1,697,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,985.40/1,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.00

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