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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.56, 2,141.20 and 852.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.56, 2,141.20 and 852.96 is: 1,177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.56 : 2,141.20 = 852.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.56/2,141.20 = 852.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.56x = 2,141.20 × 852.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.56x = 1,826,357.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,357.95/1,551.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.11

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