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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.89, 1,665.47 and 852.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.89, 1,665.47 and 852.44 is: 1,176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.89 : 1,665.47 = 852.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.89/1,665.47 = 852.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.89x = 1,665.47 × 852.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.89x = 1,419,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,700.66/1,206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.33

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