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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.80, 1,712 and 852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.80, 1,712 and 852.80 is: 1,279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.80 : 1,712 = 852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.80/1,712 = 852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.80x = 1,712 × 852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.80x = 1,459,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,993.60/1,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.80

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