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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,582.68, 2,374.92 and 852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,582.68, 2,374.92 and 852.24 is: 1,278.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,582.68 : 2,374.92 = 852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,582.68/2,374.92 = 852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,582.68x = 2,374.92 × 852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,582.68x = 2,024,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,001.82/1,582.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.84

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