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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.13, 1,435.41 and 852.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.13, 1,435.41 and 852.37 is: 1,172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.13 : 1,435.41 = 852.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.13/1,435.41 = 852.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.13x = 1,435.41 × 852.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.13x = 1,223,500.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,500.42/1,043.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.91

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