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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.52, 1,453.74 and 856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.52, 1,453.74 and 856.80 is: 1,183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.52 : 1,453.74 = 856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.52/1,453.74 = 856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.52x = 1,453.74 × 856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.52x = 1,245,564.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,564.43/1,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.41

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