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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.95, 2,140.34 and 852.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.95, 2,140.34 and 852.32 is: 1,176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.95 : 2,140.34 = 852.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.95/2,140.34 = 852.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.95x = 2,140.34 × 852.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.95x = 1,824,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,254.59/1,550.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.22

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