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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473, 2,032.84 and 852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473, 2,032.84 and 852 is: 1,175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473 : 2,032.84 = 852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473/2,032.84 = 852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473x = 2,032.84 × 852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473x = 1,731,979.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,979.68/1,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.82

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