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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.24, 1,584.15 and 852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.24, 1,584.15 and 852 is: 1,277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.24 : 1,584.15 = 852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.24/1,584.15 = 852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.24x = 1,584.15 × 852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.24x = 1,349,695.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,695.80/1,056.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.83

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