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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552, 2,141.82 and 853.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552, 2,141.82 and 853.36 is: 1,177.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552 : 2,141.82 = 853.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552/2,141.82 = 853.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552x = 2,141.82 × 853.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552x = 1,827,743.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,743.52/1,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.67

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