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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.92, 2,140.24 and 852.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.92, 2,140.24 and 852.28 is: 1,176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.92 : 2,140.24 = 852.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.92/2,140.24 = 852.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.92x = 2,140.24 × 852.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.92x = 1,824,083.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,083.75/1,550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.13

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