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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.62, 2,139.92 and 852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.62, 2,139.92 and 852 is: 1,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.62 : 2,139.92 = 852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.62/2,139.92 = 852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.62x = 2,139.92 × 852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.62x = 1,823,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,211.84/1,550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.80

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