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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.87, 2,045.38 and 852.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.87, 2,045.38 and 852.47 is: 1,176.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.87 : 2,045.38 = 852.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.87/2,045.38 = 852.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.87x = 2,045.38 × 852.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.87x = 1,743,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,610.60/1,481.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.63

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