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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.09, 1,687.55 and 852.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.09, 1,687.55 and 852.36 is: 1,276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.09 : 1,687.55 = 852.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.09/1,687.55 = 852.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.09x = 1,687.55 × 852.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.09x = 1,438,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,395.86/1,127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.21

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