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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.55, 2,141.12 and 852.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.55, 2,141.12 and 852.91 is: 1,177.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.55 : 2,141.12 = 852.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.55/2,141.12 = 852.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.55x = 2,141.12 × 852.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.55x = 1,826,178.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,178.39/1,551.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.00

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