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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.44, 1,683.72 and 852.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.44, 1,683.72 and 852.32 is: 1,275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.44 : 1,683.72 = 852.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.44/1,683.72 = 852.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.44x = 1,683.72 × 852.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.44x = 1,435,068.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,068.23/1,125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.12

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