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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.91, 1,553.86 and 852.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.91, 1,553.86 and 852.56 is: 1,278.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.91 : 1,553.86 = 852.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.91/1,553.86 = 852.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.91x = 1,553.86 × 852.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.91x = 1,324,760.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,760.63/1,035.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.84

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