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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.62, 2,141.20 and 852.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.62, 2,141.20 and 852.98 is: 1,177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.62 : 2,141.20 = 852.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.62/2,141.20 = 852.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.62x = 2,141.20 × 852.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.62x = 1,826,400.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,400.78/1,551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.09

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