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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.55, 1,664.47 and 852.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.55, 1,664.47 and 852.47 is: 1,176.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.55 : 1,664.47 = 852.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.55/1,664.47 = 852.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.55x = 1,664.47 × 852.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.55x = 1,418,921.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,921.49/1,206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.02

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