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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.91, 2,140.25 and 852.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.91, 2,140.25 and 852.28 is: 1,176.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.91 : 2,140.25 = 852.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.91/2,140.25 = 852.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.91x = 2,140.25 × 852.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.91x = 1,824,092.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,092.27/1,550.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.14

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