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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.85, 2,044.71 and 852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.85, 2,044.71 and 852.40 is: 1,176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.85 : 2,044.71 = 852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.85/2,044.71 = 852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.85x = 2,044.71 × 852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.85x = 1,742,910.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,910.80/1,481.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.17

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