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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.88, 1,665.47 and 852.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.88, 1,665.47 and 852.43 is: 1,176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.88 : 1,665.47 = 852.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.88/1,665.47 = 852.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.88x = 1,665.47 × 852.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.88x = 1,419,696.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,696.59/1,206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.34

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