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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.68, 2,139.86 and 852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.68, 2,139.86 and 852 is: 1,175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.68 : 2,139.86 = 852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.68/2,139.86 = 852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.68x = 2,139.86 × 852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.68x = 1,823,160.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,160.72/1,550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.72

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