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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481.88, 2,044.78 and 852.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481.88, 2,044.78 and 852.45 is: 1,176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481.88 : 2,044.78 = 852.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481.88/2,044.78 = 852.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481.88x = 2,044.78 × 852.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481.88x = 1,743,072.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,072.71/1,481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.26

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