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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.42, 2,090.97 and 852.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.42, 2,090.97 and 852.21 is: 1,175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.42 : 2,090.97 = 852.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.42/2,090.97 = 852.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.42x = 2,090.97 × 852.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.42x = 1,781,945.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,945.54/1,515.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.88

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